Staff Attorney

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: Humanresources@VACourts.gov