This is entry level professional legal work in the Solicitor’s office for law school graduates prior to attaining admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, with the expectation that the Law Clerk will be promoted to Assistant Solicitor upon admission to the Bar.
An employee in this job works under the close direction of the Solicitor and Assistant Solicitors to develop the legal research, analytical, and client interface skills necessary to practice law in the Solicitor’s Office. Work involves conducting legal research and analysis; examining and preparing legal documents; interpreting and determining the applicability of laws, regulations, rulings, and precedential opinions; and supporting attorneys in their provision of legal advice, counsel, and assistance to clients. Work initially may be of a routine nature and closely supervised, but employees perform more complex assignments with greater independence as learning progresses. Work is assigned and monitored by a supervising attorney for the sound application of legal principles and overall quality, but an attorney remains responsible for the legal decisions resulting from the employee’s research.
