Staff Attorney I

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 71,208 - 87,032; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of VA Careers is looking for a Staff Attorney I to handle a full caseload of civil and criminal appeals. This role includes conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court rules. The ideal candidate will be a member of the Virginia State Bar with relevant litigation experience.

Outstanding analytical and communication skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of appellate court procedures. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and a writing sample.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to three years of relevant experience in a litigation or judicial role.
• Familiarity with trial and post-conviction procedural rules.
• Competence with legal research and analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of civil and criminal appeals.
• Conduct independent legal research and analysis.
• Draft memoranda and perform writing projects for judges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Knowledge of appellate court rules

Education

Member of the Virginia State Bar

Professional experience in litigation

Tools

Computer-based case tracking systems

Legal research software

Word processing systems

Job description

Title: Staff Attorney I

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $79,120

Location: CAV Chief Staff Attorney's Office

Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of Chief Staff Attorney (CSA), with attorney and support staff, assists in reviewing, processing, and presenting to the Court for disposition the petitions, appeals, and original jurisdiction cases filed with the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Each Staff Attorney I position is responsible for handling a full caseload of civil and criminal appeals. All Staff Attorneys conduct independent legal research and legal analysis for each assigned case and recommend a disposition to the Court; review filings to ensure compliance with all procedural rules and statutory requirements; draft memoranda, perform specialized research and writing projects for the Judges or Chief Staff Attorney as necessary; and provide support services for Court-related activities serving Court operations and the administration of justice.

Minimum Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will possess:

The successful applicant will be an individual interested in a long-term professional opportunity, who is a member of the Virginia State Bar or currently eligible for admission, and who has professional experience in litigation, or experience serving as a judicial law clerk or staff attorney. Familiarity with appellate court rules and procedures, as well as trial and post-conviction procedural rules, is required. The successful candidate will possess outstanding analytical skills, the demonstrated ability to evaluate and synthesize a large volume of information, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Applicants also must demonstrate competence with computer-based case tracking, legal research, and word processing systems. A minimum of one to three years of relevant experience in a litigation or judicial role, or a combination, is required for the Staff Attorney I position.

Additional Information

Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and a writing sample that is solely the applicant’s work product.

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]