Law Clerk (Summer - FT / During School - PT)

Established in 1989, Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. is a law firm that limits its practice to the collection of unpaid real estate taxes and municipal utility fees. PLA now represents more than 200 municipal clients throughout Pennsylvania, with offices in King of Prussia, Allentown, and Aliquippa.

Careers

PLA is on the lookout for dynamic candidates who are fueled by a passion for excellence and excel in both verbal and written communication. Joining the PLA family means becoming part of a vibrant team dedicated to serving municipal clients with distinction. The warm and welcoming work environment at PLA has fostered lasting relationships, with many employees celebrating over a decade of success and advancement into leadership roles. PLA provides a supportive work-life balance atmosphere. The primary location for PLA employment is our corporate King of Prussia main office with safe and free parking. The location is conveniently situated near Routes 76 and 202 with easy access to public transportation. But wait, there's more! PLA offers competitive employment packages complete with benefits that even include free access to our fitness facility. Get ready to embark on a rewarding journey with PLA!

Job Overview And Requirements

The Law Clerk is responsible for verification of service for various notices and pleadings. Will also do timely preparation of motions and handling of research-related assignments. This is a unique opportunity to work full time during the summer and then have part time flexible hours during the school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for verification of service for various notices and pleadings.
• Draft and collate various motions, including but not limited to motions for alternate service, motions to amend, motions to strike, and motions to consolidate.
• Conduct necessary research and skip tracing efforts, including but not limited to owner verification, estate searches, and deed searches.
• Perform legal research as assigned.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will have done well in Civil Procedure classes
• Ability to work as part of a team while maintaining professional working relationships with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong legal reasoning, writing, and research skills
• Business sense and ability to think strategically
• Ability to contribute to positive office culture
• Open to feedback at all levels
• Demonstrated skills of poise, diplomacy and tact
• PC Proficient: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Collection Partners or a similar collections database and Internet
• Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills
• Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity
  
  

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Completed at least 1 year of law school
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: $25/hour
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Investment Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Portable Colonial Supplemental Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Fitness Facility
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, bend, sit, talk, lift or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, postage meter, fax machine, and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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