The FJD is hiring a Judicial Law Clerk I to The Honorable Samantha J. Williams. The Clerk provides professional level legal work as a research assistant supporting judges of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Judicial Law Clerk work involves providing members of the judiciary with assistance in preparation of writing briefs, opinions and similar material. Job Duties Researches legal sources for briefs or opinions based on statutory law, decisions and precedents of higher courts. Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration. Prepares rough drafts of opinions. Maintains file on case documents and all related correspondence. Manages law school and undergraduate interns. Manages appeals tracking database. Manages sentencing tracking database. Conducts document and search warrant reviews. Minimum Requirements Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Strong interest in criminal law. Membership of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not a requirement for Law Clerk 1; however, if you are a current member of the Bar, you must be and remain in good standing. Superior writing and analytical skills. Appropriate experience in the use of Windows Software applications. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation Knowledge of Pennsylvania criminal procedure and law preferred. Demonstrated commitment to public interest is a plus. Must work in person (not remote). Essential Functions Researches legal sources for briefs or opinions based on statutory law, decisions and precedents of higher courts. Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration. Prepares rough drafts of opinions. Maintains file on case documents and all related correspondence. Manages law school and undergraduate interns. Manages appeals tracking database. Manages sentencing tracking database. Conducts document and search warrant reviews. Benefits FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. 8\-weeks of Paid parental leave Generous paid time off: 10 days’ vacation, 15 sicks days, 5 annual (paid personal) leave days, 12 paid holidays. Comprehensive and affordable health coverage to meet you and your family’s needs. Public Service Loan Forgiveness forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full\-time for an eligible employer such as the FJD. Pension through Philadelphia Municipal Employees Retirement Plan. 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan is tax\-advantage retirement plan to accelerate your retirement savings by putting money aside pretax into investment portfolios. This is separate from your pension. Tuition Discounts and Scholarships: FJD participates in the City of Philadelphia’s Return to Learning Partnership Program to provide access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Discounts range between 10% to 40%. Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a resume and writing sample. Salary information $62,476\-$68,734
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Posted Sep 24, 2026
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