Law Student - Government in Franklin, PA

Job Description:
Law Clerk
The candidate researches, interprets and applies law, court decisions and other legal authorities in preparation for drafting court opinions for a judge. Drafts opinions and legal memorandums for the judges. Reviews court documents filed in Venango County and assists with legal issues regarding cases and issues before the Court. Assists judges with legal correspondence concerning adoptions. Reviews new case law and interprets new legal rulings and procedures for judges, district magistrate judges and others. Interacts with other departments within the judicial branch, attorneys, elected officials and departments within the executive branch of government in carrying out work duties. Uses a computer for research and to update files and records. Assists lawyers with computer research in the law library. Takes notes during pre-trial conferences, hearing and arguments before the Court. Attends meetings, training and seminars as required. Participates in drafting and amending local rules of court. Performs other job-related duties as required. Receives occasional instruction and supervision from the Judge in regard to essential job duties and goals. Law School graduate is required. Must either be members of the Bar of Pennsylvania, or must have received, without exception, an earned Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctor degree from a law school that was an accredited law school at the time the law clerk matriculated or graduated.

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