Staff Attorney II Position

6 days ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Attorney II to join our team. As a key member of our Office of Chief Staff Attorney, you will play a critical role in reviewing, processing, and presenting petitions, appeals, and original jurisdiction cases to the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handle a full caseload of appeals and manage the work and productivity of an assigned team of Staff Attorneys.
  • Work directly with the Chief Staff Attorney to assign cases and ensure timely case processing.
  • 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 and perform specialized research and writing projects for the Judges or Chief Staff Attorney as necessary.
  • Provide support services for Court-related activities involving Court operations and the administration of justice.
Requirements
  • Member of the Virginia State Bar or currently eligible for admission.
  • Significant professional litigation experience or prior experience working in an appellate court.
  • Familiarity with appellate court rules and procedures, as well as trial-level procedural rules.
  • Outstanding analytical skills, the demonstrated ability to evaluate and synthesize a large volume of information, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Competence with computer-based case tracking, legal research, and word processing systems.
  • A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience is required for the Staff Attorney II position; prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
What We Offer

The Commonwealth of Virginia 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Service-Connected Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

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