Overview
Staff Attorney Jobs in Richmond, VA at Supreme Court of Virginia
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- Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23219
- Legislative & Public Relations Department
- Supreme Court of Virginia
Title: Staff Attorney
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: OES
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Additional Detail
Job Duties
The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia seeks to hire a full-time Staff Attorney in the Department of Legislative and Public Relations.
This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities – The primary responsibilities of the Staff Attorney will include (i) reviewing and analyzing legislation before the Virginia General Assembly to determine its effect on the Virginia court system; (ii) representing the Virginia court system at legislative committee meetings and in other committee meetings and workgroups; (iii) conducting legal research; (iv) preparing and editing reports to the General Assembly; (v) developing public information materials; and (v) preparing responses to requests for public information and records.
Minimum Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will possess:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Virginia and in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Sound working knowledge of Virginia court operations and the legal system.
- Knowledge of the General Assembly process and the ability to track bills and testify or speak on behalf of the court system.
- Proficiency in time management.
- Ideal candidate will have some combination of the following: 2-5 years practice experience in Virginia’s trial level state courts; a judicial clerkship with a Virginia court; or experience responding to requests for public records.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, a state application, resume, writing sample, and cover letter are required. All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check and reference check.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Title: Staff Attorney
Company: Supreme Court of Virginia
Location: Richmond, VA
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