Attorney 1 (Criminal)

AOPC Administrative Office of PA Courts United States of America
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• Review docketing statements, motions (standard and emergency), opinions circulating in Superior Court, and certified records. • Review trial court dockets thoroughly to determine not only if any jurisdictional issues exist, but any other problems that require attention prior to listing the appeal before a merits panel. • Prepare summaries and draft orders for review by Motions Judge. • Prepare summaries, recommendations, and draft orders for review and votes by Motions Panel. • Assist in research projects requested of Central Legal Staff. • Work directly with Judges and chambers of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania to resolve various matters involving criminal cases. • Assist in editing team members’ work. • Assist in various attorney functions in the relevant office, including, but not limited to, working with Superior Court Prothonotary’s office to resolve issues pertaining to appeal docket. • Perform related work as required.