Law Student - Government in Richmond, VA

Government

Richmond, VA

Law Student - Government in Richmond, VA

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Title: Judicial Law Clerk at the Court of Appeals of Virginia

Location: Virginia, United States

Organization: Supreme Court

Department: Court of Appeals

Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Term: One or two-year appointments available

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Overview:

The Court of Appeals of Virginia is seeking highly qualified candidates for full-time judicial clerkships starting in 2025 and 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong background in law to gain hands-on experience working with the Court's Judges. The Court is looking for candidates with a diverse range of backgrounds and skills to join their team.

Job Duties:

• Prepare written products, such as memoranda and orders, for Court Judges by analyzing and summarizing briefs, transcripts, and other case materials.
• Draft Court orders and opinions.
• Check citations and quote-check briefs, pleadings, and Court documents.
• Collaborate closely with other clerks and members of the Court, including Judges, to resolve cases.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an ABA accredited law school, or membership in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of Virginia or the highest court of another state.
• Working knowledge of trial and appellate court procedures, systems and rules used in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Highly proficient in legal research.
• Superior analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to handle a high-volume workload while meeting critical deadlines and quickly addressing emergent needs and issues.
• Law review or other journal experience preferred.
• History of academic and/or professional achievement.
• American citizenship or permanent legal residency and a criminal background check (conducted before employment offer extended) required.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary with full state employee benefits package, including paid holidays, sick and personal leave, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short- and long-term disability.

Application Process:

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and three references in a single PDF format document to . Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with priority consideration given to those received by March 1.

Special Instructions:

Applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt upon successful submission of their application. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are also encouraged to apply and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to obtain their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be done through the AHP Letter website 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, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

The Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a diverse and competent workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer.