Attorney 1-Civil (Philadelphia or Pittsburgh)
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Typical Duties
✓ Review docketing statements, motions (standard and emergency), opinions circulating in Superior Court, and certified records.
✓ Review trial court dockets thoroughly to determine not only if any jurisdictional issues exist, but any other problems that require attention prior to listing the appeal before a merits panel.
✓ Prepare summaries and draft orders for review by Motions Judge.
✓ Prepare summaries, recommendations, and draft orders for review and votes by Motions Panel.
✓ Assist in research projects requested of Central Legal Staff.
✓ Work directly with Judges and chambers of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania to resolve various matters involving civil cases.
✓ Assist in editing team members’ work.
✓ Assist in various attorney functions in the relevant office, including, but not limited to, working with Superior Court Prothonotary’s office to resolve issues pertaining to appeal docket.
✓ Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
✓ J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
✓ Admitted to and in active standing with the practice of law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Additional Qualifications/Preferences
✓ Familiarity with Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
✓ Experience with civil matters desired, but not required.
✓ Prior experience with or before Pennsylvania appellate courts is desired, but not required.
✓ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
✓ Ability to maintain a high level of integrity in the performance of job duties.
✓ Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Salary information
$58,799 - $77,449
Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.- $58,799 - $77,449
