Job Title: Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Research legal data pertinent to the caseload of the assigned judge. - Read, analyze, and interpret lower court records, agency briefs, and appellate court briefs. - Search for, interpret, and apply statutes, court decisions, and other legal authorities on points of law involved in the preparation of legal rulings. - Prepare drafts of opinions, orders, and memoranda of law. - Proofread and review circulating opinions. - Attend cou
Job Title: Supervisory Immigration Judge (Assistant Chief Immigration Judge) Job Responsibilities: 1. Assisting the Chief Immigration Judge and/or Deputy Chief Immigration Judge in managing and coordinating Immigration Judge activities and supervising the administrative operations of the program. 2. Assisting in the development of policy and procedure for the operations of the program, determining and accounting for resource needs, evaluating and adjusting broad objectives
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General I/II/III/IV Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Attorney General positions within the Appeals and Grand Jury Section of the Criminal Law Division involve significant responsibilities in representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in various legal proceedings. The primary duties include: - Representing the Commonwealth in direct appeals from criminal convictions. - Defending judgments of conviction and sentence on direct appeal and appeals f
Job Title: Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) - Open Continuous Job Responsibilities: As a Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) within the Office of General Counsel at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the individual will be tasked with a comprehensive range of responsibilities essential for preparing and litigating employment discrimination cases under various federal statutes enforced by the EEOC. Key duties include: - Reviewing charge files and recommending the init
Job Title: Assistant Federal Defender Job Responsibilities: The Assistant Federal Defender will be part of the Trial Unit at the **Members Only**. The primary responsibilities include representing indigent persons charged with federal crimes in the Federal Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The role involves handling a diverse caseload that includes offenses such as firearms violations, controlled substances, immigration issues, kidnapping, terrorism, complex white-collar f
Job Title: Immigration Judge Department: Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review Job Responsibilities: - Preside over formal, quasi-judicial hearings within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), specifically in the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge. - Conduct immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and other administrative hearings under the delegation of authority from the Attorney General. - Adjudicate cases involving rem
Job Title: Capital Habeas Unit Intern Job Responsibilities: - Draft motions, memoranda, and briefs. - Conduct research on forensic issues, including DNA, fingerprints, hair and fiber, and ballistics. - Assist in factual investigation for ongoing cases. - Participate in team meetings and observe the development of case strategy. - Review and analyze institutional records and transcripts of prior proceedings. - Observe hearings and oral arguments, and participate in moots. - R
Job Title: Summer Internship Program - Capital Trial Unit Job Responsibilities: - Assist in drafting motions, memoranda, and briefs for federal criminal cases. - Conduct research on forensic issues such as DNA, fingerprints, hair and fiber, and ballistics. - Participate in factual investigation and development of case strategy by reviewing medical and institutional records and transcripts of prior proceedings. - Help identify, vet, and prepare expert witnesses for trial. - C
Criminal Defense Internship for Law Students Job Title: Criminal Defense Intern Job Responsibilities: - Devote 40 hours per week for a nine-week program. - Review discovery, research, and draft memoranda and motions. - Develop trial and sentencing strategies. - Attend court proceedings (attendance is optional) and shadow experienced attorneys. - Work on assigned cases and assist fact and mitigation investigators. - Represent indigent federal probationers in the United State
Job Title: Law Student Volunteer, **Members Only** (Summer 2026) Job Responsibilities: The law student volunteer position at the **Members Only** is a full-time summer internship program that offers law students the opportunity to work on and observe cases litigated in the United States District Court and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Interns will participate in various phases of litigation alongside Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), from investigations through trial and appeal.
Job Title Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026 Job Responsibilities Law student volunteers will have the opportunity to work within the **Members Only**, a litigating component of the Department of Justice. The USTP is dedicated to promoting the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system. Volunteers will be assigned to either the Executive Office for . Trustees (EOUST) in Washington, DC, or one of the 83 field offices across the nation. Executive Office for . Trustees (
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: Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Job Responsibilities: Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division are tasked with investigating and prosecuting a wide array of federal law violations. These include, but are not limited to, immigration offenses, violent crime, drug trafficking, fraud, public corruption, and national security offenses. AUSAs are expected to possess strong analytical reasoning, legal acumen, and both written and ora
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: Contract Specialist Job Responsibilities: - GS-09 Level: Perform and coordinate procurement actions, assist with simplified procurement actions, maintain accurate records, business practices, and market conditions to identify potential contractors. - GS-11 Level: Review purchase requests, statements of work, or specifications for completeness and conformance to acquisition procedures; perform price and cost analysis on offers; modify contractual clauses and develo
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
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
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: 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: 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: 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...