Senior Appellate Attorney
4 hours ago
The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior Appellate Attorney to join our team. As a Senior Appellate Attorney, you will play a critical role in protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, and high-quality legal advocacy.
Key Responsibilities- Review client trial court records and determine issues for appeal
- Filing high-quality pleadings in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court on behalf of the client
- Presenting oral arguments in the appellate courts
- Advising and communicating with clients at all stages of the appeal
- Responding to client letters in a timely manner
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and Virginia State Bar admission
- A sincere commitment to the IDC mission and serving our clients
- The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Strong legal research skills
- Knowledge of criminal law
- Knowledge of appellate procedure
- At least two years of experience representing clients in appellate courts
- A competitive salary of $97,306.00 plus state benefits
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and resume through our website. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.
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Senior Appellate Attorney
2 weeks ago
Richmond Heights, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Senior Appellate Attorney to join our team. As a Senior Appellate Attorney, you will be responsible for handling public defender cases for adults and juveniles, primarily on appeal to the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia.Key ResponsibilitiesReview client trial...
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Appellate Lawyer
1 month ago
Richmond Heights, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Appellate Attorney to join our team at the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a Senior Appellate Attorney, you will be responsible for handling public defender cases for adults and juveniles, primarily on appeal to the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia.Key...
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Appellate Court Attorney
4 weeks ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Attorney II to join our team as a Senior Litigation Specialist. This is a supervisory role that requires strong leadership and analytical skills.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a full caseload of appeals and oversee the work of an assigned team of Staff Attorneys.Conduct...
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Appellate Law Clerk Position
1 month ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Judicial Law Clerk to provide staff support to the Senior Judges of the Court of Appeals and the Office of the Chief Staff Attorney.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct independent research and legal analysis for each assigned case and recommend a disposition to the Court.Review...
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Staff Attorney II Position
6 days ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesHandle...
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Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time**Job Summary**The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join our team as an Assistant Attorney General, Cold Cases, Actual Innocence, and Special Investigations. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cases, utilizing your expertise in criminal law and litigation to make a meaningful...
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Senior Legal Counsel II
1 month ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timePosition OverviewThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Senior Legal Counsel II within the Office of Chief Staff Attorney. This full-time position entails supervisory responsibilities and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, sick leave, health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, and both...
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Criminal Appeals Attorney
4 weeks ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join the Criminal Appeals Section of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division. As an Assistant Attorney General, you will play a critical role in representing the Commonwealth in criminal appeals in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia.Key...
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Assistant Attorney General
3 weeks ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a qualified attorney to work in the Criminal Appeals Section of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division. This role offers the opportunity to work in a professional team environment, with competitive salaries and benefits.Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent the Commonwealth in criminal...
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Judicial Law Clerk
3 days ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time{"h1": "Job Title: Judicial Law Clerk", "p": "The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Judicial Law Clerk to provide staff support to the Senior Judges of the Court and the Office of the Chief Staff Attorney.", "ul": ["Conduct independent research and legal analysis for each assigned case and recommend a disposition to the...
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Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join our team in the Criminal Appeals Section of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division. As an Assistant Attorney General, you will play a critical role in representing the Commonwealth in criminal appeals in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of...
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Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join our team in the Criminal Appeals Section of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division. As an Assistant Attorney General, you will play a critical role in representing the Commonwealth in criminal appeals in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia.Key...
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Civil Litigation Attorney
4 weeks ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time{"h1": "Assistant Attorney General, Civil Litigation", "p": "The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the General Civil Unit of the Office\u2019s Trial Section. This role offers the opportunity to defend the Commonwealth, its agencies, and officials in state and federal...
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Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the General Civil Unit of the Office's Trial Section. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled attorney to join a dynamic team and contribute to the defense of the Commonwealth in state and federal courts.Key...
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Trial Attorney, Commonwealth of Virginia
1 month ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time**Job Summary**The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trial Attorney to join its team. As a key member of the Trial Section, you will be responsible for defending the Commonwealth and its agencies in state and federal courts.**Key Responsibilities**Defend the Commonwealth and its agencies in state and federal courts,...
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Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a qualified attorney to work in the Criminal Appeals Section of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Division. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to serve the Commonwealth of Virginia and contribute to the administration of justice.ResponsibilitiesRepresent the Commonwealth in...
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Senior Injury Attorney
4 weeks ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States ProspectBlue Full timeJob Title: Senior Injury AttorneyAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Injury Attorney to join our team at ProspectBlue. As a Senior Injury Attorney, you will be responsible for representing clients in personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip and falls, and other types of injuries.Key Responsibilities:Screen...
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Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Office of the Chief Staff Attorney Paralegal provides critical support to Staff Attorneys in preparing appeals for judicial review and disposition. This role is responsible for managing cases throughout the petition stage of the appeal, including receiving assigned cases, organizing and assigning cases for presentation to the Court, and...
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Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the General Civil Unit of the Office's Trial Section. This role offers the opportunity to defend the Commonwealth, its agencies, and officials in state and federal courts, handling cases involving personal injury torts,...
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Paralegal Coordinator
1 month ago
Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeJob SummaryThe Office of the Chief Staff Attorney Paralegal provides paralegal support for Staff Attorneys in preparing appeals for judicial review and disposition. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing cases throughout the petition stage of the appeal, including receiving assigned cases from the Clerk's Office, organizing and assigning...