Attorney – Superior Court of PA, Civil Team

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts

Attorney conducting civil appellate legal research for Pennsylvania Courts. Reviewing dockets, motions, petitions, and drafting recommendations and orders for Superior Court judges.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,926 - $81,568 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reviewing legal documents and preparing recommendations for appellate procedures, with a strong understanding of Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate and Civil Procedure. Proficient in collaborating with judges and legal staff to resolve civil case matters while maintaining integrity and professionalism.

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J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolActive Standing With The Supreme Court Of PennsylvaniaFamiliarity With Pennsylvania Rules Of Appellate ProcedureProficiency With Microsoft Office ApplicationsExperience With Civil Matters

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Hard Skills

Reviewing Docketing StatementsConducting Comprehensive Review Of Trial Court DocketsPreparing Summaries And RecommendationsDrafting Orders For ReviewResearch Skills

Soft Skills

IntegrityCollaborationEditing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted To Practice Law In Pennsylvania

Industry Keywords

Civil CasesAppellate CourtsMotions PanelMotions JudgeCentral Legal Staff

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review docketing statements, standard and emergency motions, opinions circulating in Superior Court, and certified records
Conduct comprehensive review of trial court dockets to identify jurisdictional issues and other problems requiring attention before listing appeals before a merits panel
Review petitions for permission to appeal and prepare memoranda and recommendations for Motion Panel review and votes
Prepare summaries, recommendations, and draft orders for review by the Motions Judge
Prepare summaries, recommendations, and draft orders for review and votes by the Motions Panel
Assist in research projects requested of Central Legal Staff
Work directly with Judges and chambers of the Superior Court to resolve matters involving civil cases
Assist in editing team members’ work
Assist with attorney functions in the relevant office, including working with the Superior Court Prothonotary’s office to resolve appellate docket issues
Perform related work as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Admitted to and in active standing with the practice of law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Familiarity with Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to maintain a high level of integrity in the performance of job duties
Satisfactory criminal background check required
Experience with civil matters desired but not required
Prior experience with or before Pennsylvania appellate courts desired but not required
Resume, cover letter, and list of references required for application
Writing sample of fewer than 10 pages desirable but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
12 paid sick days
12+ paid vacation days per year
Salary increases
Student loan forgiveness plans
Employee assistance programs
State retirement plans
Healthcare flexible spending account
6 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees
Hybrid telework eligibility after the first 6 months
Telework may be available up to 2 days per week after training