Description:

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