Attorney (Philadelphia)

This position requires exceptional legal research and writing skills for work performed with the Superior Court of Pennsylvania’s Central Legal Staff. This individual must possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a statewide team, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines. The attorney will handle matters relating to civil and criminal law and work closely with various judicial chambers and Judges. The primary location for this position will be in Philadelphia with eligibility to telework on a hybrid work schedule after the first 6 months of employment. Applicants in the Harrisburg area may also apply to work out of the Harrisburg location.

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.
• •Telework may be available up to 2 days per week after training.

T ypi c a l D u t i es

• •Re v i ew d o c k e t i ng s t a t e m e n t s , m o t i o n s ( s t an d a r d and e m e r g en c y ), o p i n i o n s c i r c u l a ti n g i n S u p e r i or C o u rt , and c e r ti f i ed r e c ord s .
• •Review appellate briefs, certified records, and court dockets.
• •Research legal and procedural issues presented on appeal.
• •Draft memoranda, opinions, orders, and bench memos as assigned.
• •Conduct comprehensive review of trial court dockets t o d e t e rm i ne n o t o n l y i f a ny j u r i s d i ct i o n a l i s sues ex i s t , b u t a ny o t her pro b l e m s t h a t r eq u i r e a tt e n t i on p ri or t o l i s t i ng t he a p p eal before a m e ri t s pa n e l .
• •Re v i ew petitions for permission to appeal and prepare memoranda and recommendations f or r e v i ew and v o t es by M o t i o n s P a ne l .
• •Prepa r e su mm a r i e s , recommendations, and d r a f t orde r s f or r e v i ew by M o t i o n s J u d ge.
• •Prepa r e su mm a r i e s, r e c om m e n d a t i o n s, a n d d r aft or d e r s f or r e v i ew and v o t es by M o t i o n s P a ne l .
• •Ass i st i n r esea r c h p r o j e c t s r e q ues t e d of C e n t r al L e g al S t af f .
• •W o r k di r e c tl y w i t h Jud g es a n d ch a m bers of t he S u p e r i or C o ur t t o r e s o l v e v a r i o u s m a tt e r s i n v o l vi ng c i vi l and criminal c ase s .
• •Ass i st i n e d it i ng team m e m bers’ wo rk .
• •Ass i st i n v a r i o u s a t t orney fu n ct i o n s i n t he r e l e v ant off i c e, i n cl u d i n g , b u t n ot li mi t ed t o, w o rk i ng w i t h S u p e r i or C o urt Pro t h o n o t ar y ’ s offi c e t o r es o l v e is s ues pe rt a i n i ng to app e al d o c k e t .
• •Per f orm r e l a t ed w o r k as r eq u ir ed.

M ini m u m Q ua l i f i c a t i o n s

• •J . D . f r o m A B A - a cc r e di te d l a w s ch o ol.
• •3-5 years’ experience as an appellate law clerk.
• •Admi t t e d to and in active standing with t he p rac ti c e o f la w b e f o r e t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t o f Pe n n s y l v a ni a .

Salary information

Starting Salary Range- $81,000-$91,000 (maximum salary is $101,209).

Addi t i o na l Q u a li ficat i o n s / P r efe r en c es

✓ Fa mi lia ri t y w i th P e n n sy l v a n i a R u le s o f A p p e lla te P r o c e d u r e and P e n n s y l v a nia R ul e s of C i v i l and Criminal P r o c e d u r e .

✓ P r o f i c i e n c y w i th Micr o s o f t O ff i c e a p pl i c a t i ons ( Wo r d, E x c e l , a n d Ou tl o o k )

✓ A b ili ty to ma i nt ai n a h i gh l e ve l of i nt e g ri t y in the p e r f o r mance of job d ut i e s .

✓ S a t i sf a c t o r y c rimin a l b a c k g r ou n d c h e ck r e q u i red.

How to A p p l y

✓ Candidates interested in applying should apply through the Workday website Careers (myworkdayjobs.com) . Please submit a resume, cover letter and a li s t of r efe r e n c e s. A writi n g s am p le (f ew e r t h an 10 p age s ) a re d e s ira b l e , bu t n ot r e qu ir e d .

✓ Co m me n c em e n t Da t e : October 2026