Law Clerk

COUNTY OF ADAMS
COURT ADMINISTRATION
117 Baltimore St., 4th Floor, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-337-9846
Website: www.adamscounty.us
Don Fennimore, District Court Administrator

JOB POSTING

LAW CLERK May 19, 2022
Court Administration

JOB SUMMARY: The Law Clerk is responsible for assisting with the efficient and effective operation of the Court System by examining legal issues facing the Court and providing assistance to the Judge as otherwise described. The Law Clerk assists the Judges, Court Administration, and other departments and staff as required/directed by the assigned Judge. The work includes interaction with the Courts, Court Administration, Department of Probation Services, Domestic Relations Section, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney’s Office, Children and Youth Services, Prothonotary’s Office, and others regarding the processing and scheduling of Court cases.

HOURS OF WORK: The individual working in the position of Law Clerk traditionally follows the operating hours of the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, which is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. However, it is to be understood that the Court may set hours, change start and end times, require working through lunch periods, require overtime work, require weekend and/or evening work, or in any other way adjust schedules as needed to ensure the availability of judicial services to the public and to ensure efficient court operations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
• Must pass the Pennsylvania State Bar Exam within twelve (12) months of accepting the position of

Law Clerk.

• Possess knowledge of relevant laws, statutes, legal processes and procedures.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office products required; participation in training provided by the

employer is expected.

• Knowledge of contemporary office practices and procedures.
• Criminal background checks and clearances, including but not limited to fingerprinting, as directed.

Please submit for confidential consideration to Candi Clark at cmclark @adamscounty.us :
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Writing Sample
Or apply at our website www.adamscounty.us – click on Employment

This is a full time, exempt position with an excellent full benefits package.
Starting Annual Salary: $46,353.58
A detailed job description is attached and also available from cmclark @adamscounty.us
Job is posted until filled. EOE/M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,353.58 per year

Work Location: One location