Busy, growing, small law firm seeks experienced full-time Real Estate Paralegal with experience in handling all aspects of residential and commercial real estate closings, including coordinating all communications among clients, brokers, lenders and other law offices; preparing agreements, deeds, title insurance commitments, CD’s, settlement statements and closing documents; disbursing post-closing proceeds; and maintaining correct trust account ledgers for closings. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and real estate closing software. This position will involve some basic administrative work as well. Salary commensurate with experience. If you are interested in this position, please forward resume and cover letter to lorton@ortonandorton.com.
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Revised Administrative Court Order - USDC, WDPA
Please review the attached Revised Administrative Court Order from the United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania.
Notice Regarding Trial Procedures for the Limited Resumption of Jury Trials for the US District Court, Western District
Since March 13, 2020, the US District Court, Western District, has issued a series of orders suspending all jury trials in light of public-health concerns associated with COVID-19. At the point that the Court authorizes the resumption of jury trials and based on extant public-health conditions, trials likely will occur on a limited basis—i.e., the Court intends to hold no more than one jury trial in each of its courthouses at a given time, and criminal trials will be given priority over civil trials.
Please see the notice on the Court’s website regarding the general procedures in place for all jury trials until public-health conditions permit the Court to modify these procedures.
Eighth Amended Judicial Order
Please see the attached pdf for the Eighth Amended Judicial Order issued by Judge Joseph Walsh on March 30, 2021.
CARES Renewal Order
Attached for your reference is the Order that was just entered making the requisite findings for continuation of our CARES Act video/audio Order.
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Career Opportunity - TPA Term Law Clerk - March 2021
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (the “Court”) is accepting applications for a full-time, 40 hour per week Term Law Clerk position in our Erie Office with compensation ranging from $64,649 to $92,143. The incumbent will work for Judge Thomas P. Agresti. The position involves research and writing on a wide range of issues that arise in federal bankruptcy. The incumbent will substantively review pleadings, prepare bench memos, and draft orders on matters pending before the Judge. Prior bankruptcy law experience preferred but not required. This is a one-year appointment with optional extensions at the Judge’s discretion. To read the full position description, visit www.eriebar.com/news/jobs. Qualified candidates may submit application materials via e-mail to ken_wargo@pawb.uscourts.gov or through OSCAR, the Judiciary’s central online system, at: https://oscar.uscourts.gov.
Administrative Order for the US District Court for Western PA
Please see the pdf attached for the latest Administrative Order for the United States District Court for Western District of Pennsylvania.
