Virginia Mountain View

Staff Attorney

  • 5079797
  • Richmond, Virginia, United States
  • Supreme Court
  • Law / Judiciary
  • Full-Time (Salaried)
  • Closing at: Jul 8 2025 - 23:55 EDT
  • Supreme Court

Title: Staff Attorney

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: Supreme Court

Agency Website: www.VACourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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 Legal Research.

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 – The primary responsibilities of the Staff Attorney will include (i) providing legal research services to the judges of the circuit, general district and juvenile and domestic relations district courts and to the staff of the Office of the Executive Secretary; (ii) managing the process and being responsible for the development and revision of official court forms used in the district courts; (iii) assisting in the implementation of recently-enacted legislation in the court system; and (iv) engaging in other tasks as needed, which may include participating in workgroups and attending outside agency meetings as they pertain to the court system, and assisting with representing the court system at the General Assembly.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Virginia and be in good standing with the Virginia State Bar; demonstrate an ability to do sophisticated legal research, including familiarity with Lexis+ and/or other automated research tools; and possess superior analytical, verbal and literary skills.

Additional Considerations

A writing sample is required.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience – Preference will be given to applicants with some combination of the following: 2-5 years practice experience in Virginia’s trial level state courts, particularly the district courts, or a judicial clerkship with a Virginia state court.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

 

Contact Information

Name: Daisy Duitsman

Phone: No Calls

Email: humanresources@vacourts.gov

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities 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 encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found 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, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Sign up for job alerts

Not You?

Thank you

Share this job

Not You?

Thank you for sharing this job

Similar Jobs

Probation Officer: P&P District #14 Danville #P1448

Probation Officer I Dept of Corr - Central Admin $48,291.00 - $53,402.00 5082630 Danville Virginia United States Danville, Virginia, United States Div of Community Corrections Public Safety Full-Time (Salaried)
WHY VADOC? WHY NOT? Job stability, 13 paid state holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, personal leave and military leave incentive. Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Affordable health benefits, VRS retirement benefits, VA 457 De...

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #00531: Red Onion State Prison

Licensed Practical Nurse Dept of Corr - Central Admin $25.13 - $38.99 5082616 Wise Virginia United States Wise, Virginia, United States, 24293 Red Onion State Prison Health and Human Services Full-Time (Salaried)
WHY VADOC? WHY NOT? $3,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires We provide job stability, 13 paid state holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, personal leave and military leave i...

Store Clerk (Male Uniform Fitter)

Retail Specialist I Virginia Military Institute 32,200 5082622 Lexington Virginia United States Lexington, Virginia, United States, 24450 Virginia Military Institute Administrative Services, Audit and Finance, Procurement, Trades and Operations Full-Time (Salaried)
VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encoura...

Registered Nurse (Day Shift) #00562: State Farm Correctional Center

Registered Nurse I Dept of Corr - Central Admin $38.78 - $49.71 5082625 Powhatan Virginia United States Powhatan, Virginia, United States, 23139 State Farm Complex Health and Human Services Full-Time (Salaried)
We provide job stability, 13 paid state holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, personal leave and military leave incentive programs. Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Affordable health benefits, VA 457 Deferred Comp, Employee Health and W...

Registered Nurse (Night Shift): State Farm Correctional Center

Registered Nurse I Dept of Corr - Central Admin $38.78 - $49.71 5082621 Powhatan Virginia United States Powhatan, Virginia, United States, 23139 State Farm Complex Health and Human Services Full-Time (Salaried)
WHY VADOC? WHY NOT? $7,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires We provide job stability, 13 paid state holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, personal leave and military leave i...

Probation Officer Sr. (Sex Offender Specialist): P&P District 40 Fincastle #P4013

Probation Officer I Dept of Corr - Central Admin $57,092.00 - $101,378.00 5082614 Fincastle Virginia United States Fincastle, Virginia, United States, 24090 Div of Community Corrections Public Safety Full-Time (Salaried)
WHY VADOC? WHY NOT? Job stability, 13 paid state holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, personal leave and military leave incentive. Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Affordable health benefits, VRS retirement benefits, VA 457 De...

Apply Now

Not You?

Thank you