Assistant Public Defender, Mental Health Unit The candidate will maintain a caseload of clients with serious mental health diagnoses and/or intellectual disabilities through every aspect of criminal and/or civil commitment proceedings. Develop expertise in mental health/intellectual disability law and social services related to representation in criminal and civil commitment proceedings. Direct personal consultation with clients from the inception of the legal proceedings th
Public Defender Duties: The candidate’s responsibilities include management of all cases assigned to the major felony unit (primarily homicides, Felony 1 and Felony 2 cases) to ensure that Office of the Public Defender clients receives quality legal representation in all aspects of their cases. Training and supervision for all Assistant Public Defenders assigned to the major felony unit. Review initial arrest paperwork, identify the specific needs in each case - investigat...
Job Title: Assistant County Solicitor Job Responsibilities: Assistant Solicitors work under the direction of the County Solicitor and are responsible for providing legal counsel to county leadership and departments on a range of transactional and litigation matters. Specifically, the Assistant Solicitor of Employment reports directly to a Deputy Solicitor and advises the Executive Director, Department of Human Services, and departmental leadership on employment-related matte
Job Title: Law Clerk (Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem) Recent Law School Graduates Needed for 2025-2026 Clerkships Job Responsibilities: - Work closely with justices, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, trial litigators, and court staff in New Jersey Courts. - Engage in significant legal work and develop critical legal skills. - Conduct in-depth legal research, analyze data, prepare memoranda, process emergent motion applications, and proofread published opinions. - Observe
Job Title: Law Clerk (Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem) - Recent Law School Graduates Needed for 2025-2026 Clerkships Job Responsibilities: 1. Supreme Court Law Clerks: - Work on complex cases involving challenging legal issues alongside justices. 2. Appellate Division Law Clerks: - Conduct in-depth legal research. - Analyze data and prepare memoranda. - Process emergent motion applications. - Proofread published opinions. 3. Trial Court Law Clerks: - Gain practical exper
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Defender 3 Job Responsibilities: - Function as a lead worker under the general supervision of a Deputy Public Defender. - Provide guidance to Assistant Deputy Public Defenders of lower levels. - Serve as a civil or criminal attorney for indigent persons formally charged with offenses of an indictable nature or juvenile offenses. - Represent children who are abused or neglected, individuals committed to mental institutions, or those requirin
Job Title Assistant Deputy Public Defender 1 Job Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Deputy Public Defender, the Assistant Deputy Public Defender 1 serves as a civil or criminal attorney to indigent persons facing various legal issues. These individuals may be formally charged with an indictable offense or juvenile offense, may be children who are abused or neglected, or individuals committed to mental institutions. The role also involves resolving disputes, assis
Assistant Deputy Public Defender II The candidate works under the limited supervision of a Deputy Public Defender. Serves in a professional capacity as the civil or criminal attorney for indigent persons who are formally charged with an offense of an indictable nature or juvenile offense, or children who are abused/neglected, or commitments to mental institutions, or resolves disputes, or persons on intense supervision parole, or in need of guardianship, or who are alleged t
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3 Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 3 operates under the jurisdiction of a Division Director in the Department of the Public Advocate. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in performing all professional duties necessary to ensure adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings related to the division. The role involves engaging in related work as required, which
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2 Job Responsibilities: Under the jurisdiction of a Division Director in the Department of the Public Advocate, the Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 2 is responsible for assisting in all professional duties necessary for the adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings concerning the division. The role involves performing related work as required to ensure the effective advocacy and defense of public
Job Title: Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1 Job Responsibilities: Under the direction of a Division Director or other supervisory officer within the Department, the Assistant Deputy Public Advocate 1 is responsible for assisting in the performance of professional duties necessary for the adequate representation and protection of the public interest in proceedings concerning the division. The role involves undertaking related work as required, which may include but is not l
Job Title: Attorney Assistant Job Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of a supervising attorney or other supervisory official within a state department, the Attorney Assistant is responsible for performing legal research and preparing various legal documents, reports, summaries, and recommendations. These documents will be utilized by the legal staff in judicial documents, legal papers, and attorney memoranda. The role also includes other related duties consisten
Academic Year Law Clerkship The candidate will be expected to undertake a variety of tasks, which will include complex research projects and the drafting of legal documents under the supervision of staff attorneys in the Office of Regional Counsel. Additionally, will be encouraged to accompany staff attorneys to client meetings, negotiating sessions, trials, hearings, and depositions. Should have strong academic credentials and excellent legal research and writing skills. Pr
Academic Year Law Clerkship The candidate will be expected to undertake a variety of tasks, which will include complex research projects and the drafting of legal documents under the supervision of staff attorneys in the Office of Regional Counsel. Additionally, will be encouraged to accompany staff attorneys to client meetings, negotiating sessions, trials, hearings, and depositions. Should have strong academic credentials and excellent legal research and writing skills. Pr
Academic Year Law Clerkship The candidate will be expected to undertake a variety of tasks, which will include complex research projects and the drafting of legal documents under the supervision of staff attorneys in the Office of Regional Counsel. Additionally, will be encouraged to accompany staff attorneys to client meetings, negotiating sessions, trials, hearings, and depositions. Should have strong academic credentials and excellent legal research and writing skills. Pr
The FTC’s Summer Law Clerk Program is a great opportunity for second-year law students to gain experience in consumer protection issues and work with experienced attorneys in a variety of areas. The program is highly competitive and provides law clerks with valuable experience and networking opportunities. Job Title: Summer Law Clerk Experience: Second-year law student Salary: Unpaid Organization: **Members Only** (FTC) Department: Bureau of Consumer Protection Overv...
Job Title: Term Staff Attorney at Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, PA Salary Range: $81,474 - $97,653 per year Experience Level: Entry level or recent law school graduates Job Description: - Serve as a staff attorney for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, PA - Work in a highly collegial environment with approximately twenty-five attorneys and a dedicated administrative staff - Develop expertise in various areas of law, including habea
Job Title: Fall Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns in both the Washington, DC and Pennsylvania district offices will engage in various tasks that provide them with a comprehensive understanding of the legislative process and the operations of a Congressional office. Key responsibilities include: - Gaining first-hand knowledge of the legislative process. - Understanding the daily operations of a Congressional office. - Working with constituents and staff on issues affe
Job Title: Fall Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Washington, DC and Pennsylvania district offices will gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process and the daily operations of a Congressional office. They will work closely with constituents and staff on issues affecting the 2nd district. The responsibilities in the district office may include: - Performing day-to-day office work such as answering phones and writing letters - Assisting with media clips
Job Title: Fall Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns will participate in a comprehensive program designed to provide them with a first-hand understanding of the legislative process and the daily operations of a **Members Only**. Responsibilities include: - Engaging with constituents and staff on issues impacting the 2nd district. - Performing day-to-day office tasks such as answering phones and writing letters. - Assisting with media clips and other communication-related activitie
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Washington, DC and Pennsylvania district offices will have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process and the daily operations of a Congressional office. They will work closely with constituents and staff on issues affecting the 2nd district. Specific responsibilities in the Pennsylvania district office may include day-to-day office tasks such as answering phones, writing letters,
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns will gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process and the daily operations of a Congressional office. Responsibilities include working with constituents and staff on issues affecting the 2nd district. In the Pennsylvania district office, interns may be involved in various tasks such as day-to-day office work, which includes answering phones, writing letters, and assisting with media clips. Additionally, inter
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns in the organization's Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania district offices will gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process and the daily operations of a Congressional office. Their responsibilities will include working with constituents and staff on issues affecting the 2nd district. In the Pennsylvania office, interns may be tasked with a variety of duties including day-to-day office work such as answering ph
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns in the Washington, DC and Pennsylvania district offices will gain firsthand knowledge of the legislative process and the daily operations of a Congressional office. Responsibilities include working with constituents and staff on issues affecting the 2nd district. In the Pennsylvania office, interns may be tasked with a variety of duties including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters, and a
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in the Federal Litigation Unit are tasked with managing their own caseloads within district court. Their responsibilities include conducting evidentiary hearings, responding to habeas petitions, handling appeals to the Third Circuit, drafting appellate briefs, and conducting oral arguments in the Third Circuit. ADAs are responsible for reviewing cases for serious constitutional v
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Investigate and prosecute municipal corruption, including misconduct by public officials, governmental employees, and law enforcement officers. - Handle cases requiring investigative resources, such as building collapses, and manage election fraud allegations. - Collaborate with the Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Unit (OISI) of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) on law enforcement firearm dischar
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Assistant District Attorney in the Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) of the organization is tasked with several critical responsibilities. These include the reinvestigation and resolution of credible claims of actual innocence or wrongful convictions arising from past convictions. The role also involves reviewing pardon and commutation applications. Key functions include obtaining and reviewing extensive court re
Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Assistant District Attorney (ADA) in the Organized Retail & House Theft Taskforce under the Economic Crimes Division is responsible for managing and conducting complex investigations related to organized retail theft and multi-property deed fraud schemes. Key responsibilities include: - Managing criminal investigations from arrest through to conclusion. - Conducting Grand Jury hearings, proffers, protracted pre
Job Title: Supervisor, Conviction Integrity Unit & Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Conduct and supervise both internal and external investigations into credible claims of actual innocence or wrongful conviction. This includes reviewing agency files, court files, trial and hearing transcripts, appellate and post-conviction legal briefs, and post-conviction hearing transcripts. - Visit crime scenes, interview past and/or new witnesses, convicted persons, an
Position: Assistant District Attorney Unit: Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) Unit Supervisor: Supervisor of PCRA Unit Summary of Job The organization is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) in its Post-Conviction Relief Act Unit (PCRA Unit). The PCRA Unit is responsible for managing petitions filed by defendants who are challenging their convictions under the Post-Conviction Relief Act. These petitions may involve claims such as i
Job Title: Assistant City Solicitor - Child Welfare Unit Job Responsibilities: The role of an Assistant City Solicitor within the Child Welfare Unit (CWU) involves representing the Department of Human Services (DHS) in various legal proceedings related to child welfare. The key responsibilities include: - Litigating dependency cases in the Family Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia. - Handling permanency hearings for children adjudicated dependent in Family Court. - Liti
Job Title: Divisional Deputy City Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit – Pensions & Finance Division Job Responsibilities: The Divisional Deputy City Solicitor for the Commercial Law Unit's Pensions & Finance Division is a senior-level attorney responsible for supervising the division and advising City departments on contract and municipal finance matters. Key responsibilities include: - Supervising and managing attorneys within the division, providing necessary training and...
Job Title: Senior Attorney - Labor & Employment Unit Job Responsibilities: - Advise and represent the City of Philadelphia and its employees in legal matters and before government agencies. - Present evidence to factfinders in defense of clients. - Communicate with clients, colleagues, judges, and others involved in cases. - Conduct research and analysis of legal problems. - Study and interpret federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. - Present facts in
Job Title: Deputy City Solicitor – Affirmative & Special Litigation Unit – Election Law Job Responsibilities: The Deputy City Solicitor in the Affirmative & Special Litigation Unit is tasked with managing and handling individual civil litigation cases, particularly those related to election law. The role involves proactively advising the Philadelphia County Board of Elections and the City Commissioners on election operations, litigation issues, and strategies. This po...
Position: Entry-Level ADA Job Title Entry-Level Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Job Responsibilities The entry-level Assistant District Attorney will be responsible for prosecuting adults and juveniles charged with committing misdemeanor and felony crimes within the Trial Division of the organization. The Trial Division includes several units: - Municipal Court Unit: Oversee misdemeanor trials and preliminary hearings. - Juvenile Court Unit: Manage delinquency hearings
Position: Entry-Level ADA Job Title: Entry-Level Assistant District Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Appeals Unit: Responsible for writing briefs and arguing before appellate courts, representing the Commonwealth in various levels of the appellate process. - Civil Litigation Unit: Engages in litigation, including complex discovery, right-to-know law, contracts drafting, review and negotiations, and employment law. - Federal Litigation Unit: Handles litigation of petitions f
Job Title: Spring Internship Job Responsibilities: - Gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process and daily operations of a Congressional office. - Work with constituents and staff on issues affecting the 2nd district. - Perform day-to-day office tasks such as answering phones, writing letters, and assisting with media clips. - Assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance. Education and Experience Information: - Open to un
Job Title: Summer Internship Job Responsibilities: Interns participating in this program will gain valuable insights into the legislative process and the daily operations of a Congressional office. Responsibilities in the district office may include a variety of tasks such as: - Answering phones and responding to constituent inquiries - Writing letters and assisting with media clips - Engaging in various constituent case work - Working on district-based projects of importanc
Job Title: Commerce Attorney - Trial Division, Civil Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and draft judicial orders and opinions for various Commerce cases. - Provide legal advice to Judges and court personnel on commercial law issues. - Conduct settlement and case management conferences. - Attend and participate in significant court events, including trials. - Manage cases within the Commerce Program. - Perform related work as required by the Judges and Director.
Job Title: Judicial Law Clerk I for the Honorable Sheila Woods-Skipper - Orphan's Court Division Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal research assistance to the Administrative Judge of the Orphans’ Court Division of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. - Assist in the preparation of briefs, opinions, and similar materials for members of the judiciary. - Research legal sources for briefs or opinions based on statutory law, decisions, and precedents of higher courts...
Job Title: Law Clerk I - Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) Unit Job Responsibilities: - Review petitions and procedural history related to Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) cases. - Conduct legal research for briefs or opinions based on statutory law, decisions, and precedents of higher courts. - Search and study legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration. - Prepare rough drafts of opinions and high-quality briefs, orders, and opinions
Job Title: Assistant City Solicitor - Civil Rights Unit Job Responsibilities: The Assistant City Solicitor in the Civil Rights Unit of the Philadelphia Law Department is responsible for managing federal and state court actions from the pleading stage through resolution via motion, settlement, trial, or arbitration. Key responsibilities include: - Litigating federal and state court cases before a jury or judge. - Representing the City and its employees in arbitrations. - Tak
Job Title: Senior Attorney – Civil Rights Unit Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney in the Civil Rights Unit is tasked with a variety of responsibilities integral to representing the organization and its employees in legal matters concerning civil rights. Key responsibilities include: - Handling jury trials with confidence and superior oral advocacy skills. - Advising and representing the organization and its employees before judges and juries in both state and feder...