Judicial Performance Evaluation Program Director and Staff Attorney

Job Duties

The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) of the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking applicants for a full-time staff attorney to work in the Richmond office and serve as Program Director for the Judicial Performance Evaluation Program, which evaluates Virginia’s justices and judges. 

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.

A writing sample is required. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position will include (i) managing the Judicial Performance Evaluation (JPE) Program, including working with the JPE Advisory Committee and its subcommittees; (ii) supervising staff in the implementation of the Supreme Court’s Judicial Disqualification Policy, including the designation of active judges and the designation and recall of retired judges throughout the Commonwealth; (iii) assisting the Assistant Executive Secretary and Counsel in responding to a variety of legal issues affecting OES and the judicial branch; (iv) assisting other OES departments on special assignments as needed.  Occasional overnight travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:

Applicants must: be licensed to practice law in Virginia and be in good standing with the Virginia State Bar; possess excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills, and have a sound working knowledge of Virginia court operations and the legal system; have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the bench, bar, and legislature; be competent at public speaking and comfortable with presenting to large groups, including judges and bar associations; and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite.

To be considered, a state application, resume, and cover letter are required. Applicants must apply online; documents are not accepted via mail or email. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the filling of the position. No phone calls or e-mails regarding application status, please. The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Applicants who need accommodations for an interview should request this in advance by emailing humanresources@vacourts.gov. All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check and reference checks before being offered employment.

Contact Information

Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov