Criminal Attorney (Superior Court)

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This attorney position requires significant 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 as part of a statewide team, with the ability to meet deadlines. The attorney will handle matters relating to criminal law and work closely with various judicial chambers and Judges. The primary location for this position will be in Philadelphia, Harrisburg or Pittsburgh. Opportunity for hybrid work schedule after first 6 months of employment. 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 . ✓ Re v i ew t r i al c o urt d o c k e t s t h oro u g h l y 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 . ✓ Prepa r e su mm a r i e s 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 . ✓ Collaboration on 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 o f Pe n ns y l v an i a 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 criminal c ase s . ✓ Proofread and review team m e m bers' wo rk . ✓ Participate 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. ✓ 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: $61,926-$75,020 Current Maximum Salary: $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 rimina l P r o c e d u r e . ✓ E x p e r i e n c e w i th c riminal m a t te r s d es i red, b ut not requi r e d . ✓ P r i or e x p e r i e n c e w i th or b e f o r e Pen n sy l v a nia ap p e lla te co u r t s is d es i r e d , b u t not r e q u i red. ✓ 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 Search for Jobs . Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 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 ) is 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 : May 2026 Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.

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