Law Clerk (Attorney)- Judge - Bowes, Mary Jane

Job Highlights

• Excellent 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 plans, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.
• Healthcare flexible spending account.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.

Description

Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a thorough knowledge of legal reference materials, research techniques, legal writing styles, and legal citations. 

The minimum qualifications include the proven ability to:

• Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities;
• Review trial court records and appellate briefs;
• Recommend appropriate dispositions;

• Draft logical, articulate, and persuasive dispositive memoranda and opinions utilizing the form and style required by Judge Bowes;
• Proofread and review writings of appellate court judges;
• Satisfy deadlines;
• Attend oral argument sessions and perform related work as required; and
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary and departmental administrators.

Salary information

Starting Salary Range is $68,083-$80,925

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or attain admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania within twelve months of the date of hire. 
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

How to Apply

• Candidates interested in applying should apply through the Workday website Search for Jobs. Please submit a resume, cover letter, a list of 2 professional references and a writing sample.
• Commencement Date: October 2026