Circuit Court Law Clerk—Research & Briefs

City of Roanoke; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited benefits

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking three law clerks to work with five Circuit Court Judges across the 23rd Judicial Circuit, including Roanoke, Salem, and Roanoke County. Clerks will travel among three courthouses as needed and perform in-depth legal research using printed materials, the internet, and computerized resources.

Ideal candidates have strong research and writing skills, up-to-date computer research abilities, and no criminal record.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school in the upper third of law school.
• Member in good standing with the Virginia Bar or scheduled to take the Virginia Bar Exam in July 2027.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; proficient computer research skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to five judges across the City of Roanoke, City of Salem and the County of Roanoke.
• Assists in all aspects of legal research relating to defense or prosecution cases.
• Peruses legal documents to verify facts and case law and assess related causes of action.
• Drafts briefs for review and acceptance.
• Prepares, files and delivers documents, petitions and pleadings including writing correspondence and affidavits.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Professional communication

Education

Top third of law school

Tools

Internet research

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking three law clerks to work with five Circuit Court Judges across the 23rd Judicial Circuit, including Roanoke, Salem, and Roanoke County. Clerks will travel among three courthouses as needed and perform in-depth legal research using printed materials, the internet, and computerized resources.

Ideal candidates have strong research and writing skills, up-to-date computer research abilities, and no criminal record.