Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Court Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Legal, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Research Skills, Statistics, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Title: Staff Attorney
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: CAV Chief Staff Attorney"s Office
Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Additional Detail
Job Duties
The Court of Appeals of Virginia is seeking applications for a full-time Staff Attorney to support appellate case management, judicial analytics, and special projects for the Court and Judges' Chambers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Staff Attorney, under the direction of the Chief Judge, will perform a combination of legal, analytical, and administrative support functions, including:
- Monitoring and tracking appellate cases, including identifying procedural developments and high-profile or complex matters
- Analyzing docket activity and compiling statistical data for internal use and the Court's Annual Report to the General Assembly
- Conducting legal research and preparing written memoranda for Judges' Chambers on assigned matters
- Assisting with drafting bench memoranda and other judicial documents as needed
- Supporting the onboarding and orientation of new judges, including preparation of materials and reference documents
- Assisting with special projects involving court operations, legal trends, and appellate procedure
- Providing research and drafting support to Chambers during periods of staffing constraints
- Performing additional duties related to court operations and judicial support as assigned by the Chief Judge.
Minimum Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will possess:
Applicants must:
- Be a member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar
- Demonstrate strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Be able to evaluate and synthesize large volumes of legal and procedural information
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Be dependable, discreet, and capable of managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
- Be proficient with legal research platforms, case tracking systems, and standard word processing software
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience working in an appellate court or judicial chambers
- Have at least three (3) years of experience in appellate practice, circuit court litigation, or closely related legal work
- Familiarity with appellate rules, procedures, and court operations
- Experience with legal data analysis or court reporting/statistical work
Contact Information
Email: Humanresources@VACourts.gov
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Commonwealth of Virginia