Appellate Law Clerk – Chambers (Full-Time, VA)

Supreme Court of Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick and personal leave

Health insurance

Retirement

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

The Supreme Court of Virginia seeks a full-time Admin Law Clerk for Judge Chaney’s Chambers for the 2026-2027 term. The role involves independent legal research, analysis, and drafting court materials under strict deadlines. You will support judicial decisions, review filings, and contribute to the chambers’ workflow.

Competitive state benefits accompany a salary in the 2026-27 range. This clerkship requires a JD from an ABA-approved school or bar admission, with strong writing and communication

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school, or membership in good standing of the bar.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent legal residency and a criminal background check.
• Demonstrated integrity, strong work ethic, and excellent analytical, writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Lexis, Bluebook, Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Teams, and case-tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent legal research and analysis and provide recommendations.
• Review petitions, motions, and appellate filings and prepare bench memoranda.
• Assist the judge in preparing for oral arguments, conferences, and case discussions.
• Analyze and summarize briefs and records with clear writing.
• Draft court opinions and orders consistent with the judge’s instructions.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and deadlines; coordinate with chambers and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Analytical writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA-approved)

Bar admission or membership

Tools

Lexis legal research

Bluebook style

Microsoft Office

OneDrive

Teams

Case management software

Job description

The Supreme Court of Virginia seeks a full-time Admin Law Clerk for Judge Chaney’s Chambers for the 2026-2027 term. The role involves independent legal research, analysis, and drafting court materials under strict deadlines. You will support judicial decisions, review filings, and contribute to the chambers’ workflow.

Competitive state benefits accompany a salary in the 2026-27 range. This clerkship requires a JD from an ABA-approved school or bar admission, with strong writing and communication