Judicial Tipstaff I

Job Description

Position Summary:

Ideal candidate would be someone interested in a career in business law looking for greater exposure to the functioning of the judiciary while obtaining a law degree, or immediately after completion of law school. Potential for job growth and additional work responsibilities, including trial work, legal research, and drafting opinions. Short-term employment options available.

This is specialized work functioning as a personal aide to a member of judiciary in the Commerce Program of the Civil Trial Division, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Important aspects of the job involve drafting opinions; reviewing and providing written recommendations for motions; conducting legal research; drafting orders; proofreading opinions and orders; cite-checking; fielding questions from counsel; assistance to courtroom operations; providing essential connection between chambers and courtroom; file preparation; and performing various other duties as assigned. An employee in this class is directly responsible to and serves at the discretion of the appointing judge.

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Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Actively participates in courtroom operations; remains in the courtroom at all times while court is in session unless specifically instructed by the appointing judge. required.

Performs related duties as required.

Provides all necessary logistical support for judge’s work in courtrooms.

Maintains chambers filing system.

Manages judicial correspondence and other office paperwork.

Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration.

Assists judicial law clerks in setting up court matters and file preparation.

Legal research and writing projects available to an employee who is interested in receiving those additional assignments. Performs related duties as required.

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Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a self-directed fashion.

Ability to learn and apply, within a reasonable period of time, the components and functions of criminal courtroom proceedings and related computer systems.

Ability to learn trial procedures, rules, and regulations required to facilitate court proceedings.

Ability to follow written and oral directions and to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the members of the judiciary, attorneys, associates, employees, and the general public.

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Work-Life:

Working hours are 40 hours per week. This is a full-time, in person position with the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

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