Judicial Performance Evaluation Program Director and Staff Attorney

Supreme Court of Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Supreme Court of Virginia in Richmond seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to serve as Program Director for the Judicial Performance Evaluation Program, evaluating Virginia’s justices and judges. The position offers a competitive benefits package and requires writing samples.

The most competitive candidates will be licensed in Virginia, possess strong analytical/written/oral skills, and be able to engage with the bench, bar, and legislature while traveling occasionally.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia and in good standing.
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Sound working knowledge of Virginia court operations and the legal system.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the bench, bar, and legislature.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Judicial Performance Evaluation (JPE) Program, including working with the JPE Advisory Committee and its subcommittees.
• Supervise staff in the implementation of the Supreme Court’s Judicial Disqualification Policy, including designation/recall of judges.
• Assist the Assistant Executive Secretary and Counsel in responding to various legal issues affecting OES and the judicial branch.
• Assist other OES departments on special assignments as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

Virginia bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:Staff Attorney

State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range:Commensurate with experience

Location:OES

Agency Website:www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type:General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) of the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking applicants for a full-time staff attorney to work in the Richmond office and serve as Program Director for the Judicial Performance Evaluation Program, which evaluates Virginia’s justices and judges.

This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short- and long-term disability.

A writing sample is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• (i) managing the Judicial Performance Evaluation (JPE) Program, including working with the JPE Advisory Committee and its subcommittees;
• (ii) supervising staff in the implementation of the Supreme Court’s Judicial Disqualification Policy, including the designation of active judges and the designation and recall of retired judges throughout the Commonwealth;
• (iii) assisting the Assistant Executive Secretary and Counsel in responding to a variety of legal issues affecting OES and the judicial branch;
• (iv) assisting other OES departments on special assignments as needed.

Occasional overnight travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:

• Applicants must: be licensed to practice law in Virginia and be in good standing with the Virginia State Bar;
• possess excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills, and have a sound working knowledge of Virginia court operations and the legal system;
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the bench, bar, and legislature;
• be competent at public speaking and comfortable with presenting to large groups, including judges and bar associations;
• and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite.

The Virginia Judicial System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Applicants who need accommodations for an interview should request this in advance by emailing [e-mail].

All candidates are subject to a criminal history background check and reference checks before being offered employment.

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]