Job Title: Attorney 3
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of approximately 10 attorneys as part of the **Members Only**’s Central Legal Staff Criminal Team.
- Conduct significant research and writing tasks for criminal cases.
- Handle personal caseload, including reviewing appeals for jurisdictional or procedural issues and preparing memoranda for Judges.
- Review motions, prepare summaries, memoranda, and orders for judicial review, and assist in research projects as needed.
- Collaborate directly with Judges and their chambers to address matters involving pending criminal appeals.
- Plan and supervise all operational aspects of the Criminal Team, ensuring an even distribution of assignments and monitoring case flow.
- Ensure timely completion of assignments through weekly reviews, and redistribute work as necessary.
- Train new team members and provide ongoing training and staff development.
- Review and edit team members’ work, and create/update team policies and procedures for statewide uniformity.
- Provide guidance and feedback on legal issues and team policies, prepare performance evaluations, and set goals for team members.
- Conduct regular team meetings to update members on developments and promote communication.
- Communicate with Chief Staff Attorneys regarding legal, administrative, or personnel issues.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active standing with the practice of law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.
- Experience with criminal matters and prior experience with or before Pennsylvania appellate courts is advantageous.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity in job performance.
- A satisfactory criminal background check is required.
Salary Information:
- Starting salary range is $78,832-$103,063, commensurate with experience.
- Excellent benefits program, including low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment.
- Additional benefits include 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 are available.
- Telework options may be available up to 2 days per week after training.
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should apply through the Workday website Careers ().
- Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of references.
- The commencement date for the position is September 2, 2025.
- Applicants requiring accommodation for the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources.
