County of Berks, PA ยท 1 month ago
Law Clerk I to Judge James Gavin (Courts Department)
Reading, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCounty of Berks, PA is seeking a Law Clerk I to support Judge James Gavin in the Court of Common Pleas. The role involves performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting the judge during court proceedings.
Responsibilities
Review pretrial briefs and other submissions for completeness; summarize information presented, identify pertinent issues and other noteworthy elements; conduct research into precedential and related cases, laws and opinions; summarize such findings, including likely outcome based on information available; submit such information to assigned judge; prepare multiple summaries for all judges involved in en banc panel (or argument court) cases
Attend court hearings and trials, observe proceedings and take notes of arguments, points made, testimony presented and other activities of potential use in reaching decisions; confer with judge when questions of law arise during proceedings; research such questions so trial or hearing can continue unimpeded; attend pretrial conferences to identify issues raised, points of law to be addressed and any particular circumstances that may arise during trial; anticipate likelihood of such points of law, motions and other procedural issues and prepare research/opinions necessary to resolve same
Discuss cases with judge, insuring consideration of all salient points raised and related issues of law; express opinion and insure understanding of judge's viewpoint and intention; draft opinions and orders for cases, including both civil and criminal, sentencing decisions and related matters; ensure proper citation of applicable statutory and precedential guidelines; answer judge's questions about citations, intent and other elements of such drafts; receive final documents from judge; may edit for style, grammar, or other non-legal matters
Provide back-up to other positions, as needed
Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Occasionally travel on an as-needed basis for training and to complete assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree or education equivalent to completion of a law degree from an accredited college or university, and eligibility for admittance to the Pennsylvania Bar
One year of experience
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of the terminology, procedural forms, and documentary practices employed in the judicial system
Thorough knowledge of research methods and techniques, sources and citations commonly employed in the judicial system
Knowledge of the statutes, regulations, structure and operations of the civil and criminal system as applicable to the Court of Common Pleas
Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices of civil and criminal trials, hearings and related court activities
Ability to analyze legal documents, identify pertinent issues and summarize findings and conclusions
Ability to observe court proceedings and document activities and issues raised
Ability to draft opinions, memoranda, and related legal documents expressing applicable relevant law and precedent, and judicial viewpoints
Ability to handle stress
Physical presence in the office is required
Company
County of Berks, PA
It is the mission of Berks County government and all County employees to administer and deliver services to the citizens of the County in the most effective, efficient and professional manner possible within the constraints of the financial resources available.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Smith
Chief Information Officer
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