Law Clerk

COUNTY OF ADAMS
COURT ADMINISTRATION

117 Baltimore St., 4th Floor, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-337-9846

Website: www.adamscountypa.gov
Don Fennimore, District Court Administrator

JOB POSTING

LAW CLERK November 27, 2023
For Adams County Court of Common Pleas Judge

This is a full time, exempt position with an excellent benefits package including Paid Time Off, 13 paid
holidays, pension plan, health insurance, life insurance, supplemental insurance options, wellness benefits
and tuition reimbursement.

Please submit for confidential consideration to Candi Clark at cmclark@adamscountypa.gov :
Your Cover Letter ~ Resume ~ Writing Sample

Or apply at our website www.adamscountypa.gov – click on Join Our Team – Apply Today

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, will be required

upon offer of employment.

Minimum Starting Annual Salary: $47,744.32

A detailed Job Description and Benefit Summary are available from cmclark@adamscountypa.gov

EOE/M/F/V/D