Job Description

Justice Daniel D. McCaffery of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is currently accepting applications for one two-year law clerk position.

Duties of this two-year clerkship consist principally of legal research and writing and involve beneficial and constructive interaction with Justice McCaffery and his career law clerks.

Judicial Clerk 1 - Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.

• Superior communication, interpersonal, research, analytical, and writing skills.

• Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Admission, in good standing, to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or admission to the Bar within twelve months of hire.

• One to five years of prior legal experience (including prior judicial clerkships) preferred but not required.

Additional Qualifications/Preferences

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Job Highlights

• Full-time

• Excellent State benefits program including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment; 13 paid holidays, paid time off; salary increases; student loan forgiveness plan; employee assistance programs; and State retirement plans.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in applying should click on the “Apply” icon and upload a cover letter, resume, two legal writing samples, two or more references (names and contact information), and a law school transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to your application.

Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2026 with an anticipated start date of August or September 2026.

Salary information

Starting Salary

$71,533

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.