Assigned to work with Judges of the Court of Common Pleas on a rotating basis as needed by the Court. Assist Judges in all aspects of legal research and writing. Judicial assignments will be for each of the five Divisions of the Court: Criminal, Civil, Family, Juvenile and Orphans’ Court.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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College Degree;
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J.D. (Law Degree);
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Familiarity with state, civil, criminal and appellate rules of procedure, statutes, etc.;
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Excellent communication skills (oral and written);
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Legal research and writing;
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Ability to meet deadlines;
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Ability to identify pertinent legal issues;
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Ability to synthesize facts quickly;
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Ability to think critically, logically and to organize thoughts in a coherent format;
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Ability to resolve ambiguities in the law;
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Ability to prioritize large caseload;
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Ability to act as intermediary between judge and counsel;
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Ability to comport oneself with professional demeanor;
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Ability to effect computerized legal research.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.