STAFF ATTORNEY

Title: Staff Attorney

Department: Circuit Court Judges – Administration

Salary: $115,000

JOB SUMMARY: This position performs a variety of professional legal work, legal research, and legal consultation for Circuit Court Judges and staff; provides overall training, direction and supervision to law clerks. Reports to the Circuit Court Judges pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-1638.1.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Juris Doctorate degree. Licensed by the Virginia State Bar to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia (those awaiting bar results may also apply). ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Perform legal research on a variety of issues and present findings to the Circuit Court Judges. Write bench briefs, memoranda, and case summaries for presentation to the Circuit Court Judges. Draft formal legal opinions and court orders for review by the Circuit Court Judges. Review a variety of order’s, petitions, and motions submitted to the Judges to ensure they comply with statutory requirements. Review cases several days prior to trial, preparing factual summaries, identifying issues, and apprising judge of anticipated jurisdictional, procedural, or evidentiary problems. Attend court to listen to the evidence and argument to assist the Circuit Court Judge. Prepare and/or review proposed responses to correspondence received by the Circuit Court Judges. Provide guidance to support staff and law clerks. Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of the law clerks. Stay current with recent legal developments, both statutory and case law, impacting the court and its procedures. Respond to telephone inquiries from Attorneys or other persons, concerning procedural matters. Perform other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by the Circuit Court Judges based on current workload and department need. Able to deal effectively with challenging and changing deadlines; speak effectively with Judges.