The Judicial Conduct Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Description
The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board is accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Counsel, based in its
Harrisburg office with the opportunity to work remotely two days per week. Assistant Counsel reports to, and acts under,
the supervision and direction of the Chief Counsel.
Typical Duties
Reviews assigned complaints, supervises investigations, and presents findings and recommendations to the Board
Complies with Board directives concerning action to be taken on complaints and litigates on behalf of the Board before
the Court of Judicial Discipline, the Commonwealth Court, and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Serves as support to Chief Counsel in legal, investigative, and advocacy roles
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an ABA-approved school of law
Admission to and a member in good standing of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible legal experience as a practicing attorney
Independent experience trying cases to conclusion
Additional Qualifications/Preferences
Ability to work with and handle confidential materials
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with Chief Counsel, Board staff and the Board
Ability to work with investigators and supervise investigations
Ability to conduct and direct advanced legal work of a complex nature, including legal research, analysis, and writing
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and discretion, particularly with confidential matters
Ability to analyze legal issues and interpret laws, rules, and regulations, particularly those dealing with judicial discipline
Ability to rapidly assimilate knowledge of the Code of Judicial Conduct, the Rules Governing Standards of Conduct of
Magisterial District Judges, Article V of the Pennsylvania Constitution, and Pennsylvania Supreme Court Orders
Ability to travel as part of investigatory work and to attend Board meetings, court proceedings, and legal conferences
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare clear and concise reports and legal materials
Satisfactory criminal background check is required
How to Apply
Submit a resume with a letter of interest, writing sample, and salary history by April 12th to:
Judicial Conduct Board
ATTN: Susan Tyrone
Administrative Coordinator OR
P.O. Box 62525
Harrisburg, PA 17106 The Judicial Conduct Board
offers an excellent benefits
package and a collegial work
environment.
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Assistant Counsel
About Us
The compensation for this position is at the discretion of the Board within a salary range of $85,000 - $90,000
$$130 3 salarangrangerangerantgsalardepend upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate
Email:
ContactUs@jcbpa.org