Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Position: John Marshall Fellow
Location: Fairfax and Richmond, Virginia
Salary: $103,000 to $112,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Department: Attorney General & Dept of Law
Hiring Range: $103,000 to $112,000
Pay Band: UG
Website: ****
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual for the position of John Marshall Fellow. This prestigious one-year fellowship is available to recent law school graduates who are passionate about representing the interests of the Commonwealth in federal and state courts. The John Marshall Fellow will work under the general direction of the Solicitor General and will be responsible for handling appellate litigation, including drafting briefs and presenting oral arguments. This is a full-time, salaried position with a competitive salary range of $103,000 to $112,000 per year.
Key Responsibilities:
• Represent the interests of the Commonwealth in federal and state courts;
• Handle appellate litigation, including drafting briefs and presenting oral arguments;
• Consult with the Solicitor General and others within the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and the executive branch of the Commonwealth’s government regarding pending and potential appellate litigation and the effect of rulings;
• Recommend whether the Commonwealth should draft or join amicus briefs with other state Attorneys General on issues of mutual interest.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be able to complete a background check;
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar, have admission pending, or be able to waive into the Virginia State Bar promptly after joining the Office;
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills;
• Superior analytical ability, objectivity, and judgment;
• Ability to multitask, remain calm under pressure, and treat everyone with respect.
Additional Considerations:
• Completed appellate clerkship in federal or Virginia court strongly preferred.
Special Instructions:
Interested applicants must apply through the Virginia Jobs website (). Applications sent to the Help Personnel email address will not be considered. Please do not call or email regarding application status; instead, login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. This includes providing an AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans should also answer Veteran status questions and submit disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to obtain an AHP Letter. Requests for an AHP Letter can be made at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, may still use it for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a diverse workforce.
