What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judicial Law Clerk - Westmoreland County Courts position at Westmoreland County?
Judicial Law Clerk
Pay Rate Non Union Pay grade, $56,692 / year
Job Duties
Performs legal research as required; makes use of legal research tools; evaluates case law and statutes; reviews and analyzes case files, motions and briefs; observes court proceedings and testimony; reads trial transcripts and examines court exhibits. Prepares, types, and edits Opinions, Orders of court, and other legal documents.. Discusses confidential issues with the Judge and assists Judge and court staff as needed.
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Job Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited law school with a license to practice law in Pennsylvania or a commitment to sit for the bar examination in the state of Pennsylvania at the next available opportunity. Required by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to obtain twelve hours of continuing legal education credits annually in order to maintain a license to practice law in Pennsylvania.
Salary : $56,692
