Job Description
Employment opportunities to all qualified applicants are based on merit, fitness and equality without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, mental disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Department: Court Administration Location: Harrisburg, PA Job Title: Counsel for the Rules Committees (Criminal and Evidence) Experience: Minimum of 5 years in criminal law practice Job Type: Full-time Salary: Starting at $89,868 with potential for increase based on qualifications and experience
H1: Counsel for the Rules Committees (Criminal and Evidence) H2: Join the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** as Counsel for Criminal and Evidence Rules Committees
Responsibilities: - Serve as a liaison between the Court and the Criminal Procedural Rules Committee and Committee on Rules of Evidence - Interact with Supreme Court Justices and staff, judiciary employees, Committee members, and other stakeholders on matters related to procedural and evidentiary rules - Monitor pending legislation, publications, and decisional law for developments and relay them to Committee members - Conduct legal research and writing on topics and issues relevant to the Committees' work - Draft rules and recommendations for public comment and submission to the Court - Prepare and give presentations to the public and stakeholders on the rules and the Committees' work - Prepare agendas and materials for Committee meetings - Review local rules for consistency with state rules of procedure - Collaborate with other counsel on joint-committee projects - Perform any other necessary work as directed by the Court or Chief Counsel
Requirements: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in criminal law practice with knowledge of evidentiary and procedural rules - Excellent communication, interpersonal, research, analytical, and writing skills - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently - Admission to the Bar of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Willingness to travel within the Commonwealth several times a year
Perks: - 35 hours per week - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days, salary increases, student loan forgiveness plan, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans
Salary: - Starting Salary Range: $89,868 - $108,159, with potential for increase based on qualifications and experience
How to Apply: - Click on the "Apply" icon and upload your resume and a cover letter with salary requirements - Applicants requiring accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources
Join the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** as Counsel for the Rules Committees (Criminal and Evidence) and make a difference in the development and application of procedural and evidentiary rules. This non-supervisory legal position offers the opportunity to work on unique and technical legal matters, with a high degree of autonomy and the support of a dedicated team. Apply today and become a vital part of shaping the legal landscape in Pennsylvania.
