Casey was a paralegal at the firm before attending law school. 

Philadelphia law firm Dilworth Paxson announced on Monday that former Senator Bob Casey will be joining the firm in September in an of-counsel role for its corporate and business group. He has also accepted a fellowship at the University of Scranton. 

Casey formerly worked at the firm as a paralegal before attending law school. 

He served three terms in the U.S. Senate before losing his seat to Republican Senator Dave McCormick. 

Casey said he expects his role at the law firm to include providing clients with expertise in state and federal government while working to recruit new clients. 

“It’s a distinguished firm, and it has distinguished history. It’s also a firm that I think reflects my values,” Casey said. 

He added, “It’s challenging, but… it helps to have been in the Senate at a time when the current administration was in its first term.”

Casey’s father, former Governor Bob Casey Sr., was a partner at Dilworth before being elected governor in 1986. 

Casey said Dilworth was one of the first firms he met with when he was considering a return to practicing law after losing his reelection bid to McCormick last year. 

Lawrence McMichael, the firm’s chairman, said Casey is “going to be a tremendous resource for us and we’re going to put him to work right away.”

Casey has expressed that he will continue to speak out on political issues and is hoping to encourage young people at the University of Scranton to consider careers in public service. 

“All of us together can provide opportunities for young people to learn about public service, to be inspired to serve. It doesn’t have to be public office. It doesn’t have to be in government. Even if you’re running the biggest corporation in the world, you can still work on behalf of the public in some fashion,” he said at a recent event announcing his position with the university. 

He will serve as a mentor to students interested in pursuing a career in public service and be a resource to University administrators. 

Former Senator Casey and his wife will continue to primarily reside in Scranton, Pennsylvania as he begins both new roles after a long Senate career in Washington.