Counsel for the Rules Committees (Criminal and Evidence)

• Within the rulemaking process, serving as a liaison between the Court and the Committees.

• Interacting with Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Justices and staff, judiciary employees, Committee members, and other stakeholders on matters related to procedural and evidentiary rules, including the monitoring, development, promulgation, and application of the rules.

• Receiving inquiries related to the rules and relaying same to the Committees.

• Monitoring pending legislation, publications and decisional law for developments and other items of interest to the work of the Committees and relaying same to Committee members.

• Legal research and writing in the form of correspondence, reports, and memoranda on topics and issues relevant to the Committees’ work.

• Drafting rules and recommendations for public comment and for submission to the Court.

• Preparing and providing presentations to the public and stakeholders on the rules and the work of the Committees.

• Upon consultation with the Committees Chairs, preparing agendas and accompanying materials for use by the Committees or subcommittees of same.

• At the direction of the Committees Chairs, presenting analysis and leading Committees or subcommittee discussions of agenda items.

• When required, reviewing local rules for consistency with state rules of procedure.

• Working with other counsel on joint-committee projects.

• Any and all other necessary work so directed by the Court or Chief Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience in the practice of criminal law wherein knowledge of the evidentiary rules and the procedural rules applicable to criminal court matters has been obtained. 

• Superior communication, interpersonal, research, analytical, and writing skills.

• Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Admission, in good standing, to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

• Capacity for overnight travel within the Commonwealth several times a year.

Additional Qualifications/Preferences

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

• 35 hours per week
• Excellent State benefits program including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment; 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year; salary increases; student loan forgiveness plan; employee assistance programs; and State retirement plans.

Salary information

Starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate.

Candidates interested in applying for this position should click on the “Apply” icon and upload your resume (video or audio resumes will not be accepted) with a cover letter noting salary requirements to your application.