Government Attorney - Courtroom Litigator & Advisor

100KCrossing; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Virgin Islands seeks a licensed attorney to provide professional legal work across numerous areas. The role requires appearing before courts on behalf of the Government, drafting opinions and instruments, and advising departments.

Work follows established rules with independent judgment and potential after-hours duties. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited law school (LL.B or J.D.) and admission to practice before the highest court.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of the principles and practices of law.
• Ability to apply law to facts and provide clear legal conclusions.
• Strong research and writing skills for opinions, pleadings, and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Government of the Virgin Islands in civil and criminal proceedings.
• Prosecutes offenses in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands.
• Represents the Government in appeals before the Virgin Islands Supreme Court and federal courts.
• Conducts legal research and interviews witnesses and law enforcement.
• Provides legal advice to executive departments, boards, agencies, and officers.
• Drafts pleadings, briefs, motions, orders and related court documents.
• Reviews and drafts legal opinions, regulations, contracts and other instruments.
• Prepares correspondence and attends legal conferences.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Legal Knowledge

Legal Research

Court Representation

Oral and Written Communication

Judgment and Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Education

LL.B or J.D. degree

Job description

The Government of the Virgin Islands seeks a licensed attorney to provide professional legal work across numerous areas. The role requires appearing before courts on behalf of the Government, drafting opinions and instruments, and advising departments.

Work follows established rules with independent judgment and potential after-hours duties. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited law school (LL.B or J.D.) and admission to practice before the highest court.