Judicial Law Clerk - Court of Appeals of Virginia - Alexandria
Company: DHRM
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Judicial Law Clerk - Court of Appeals of Virginia -
Alexandria State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified Hiring Range:
$82,144 Pay Band: UG Agency: Supreme Court Location: Alexandria
Circuit Court Agency Website: www.vacourts.gov Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties The Honorable Vernida R. Chaney of
the Court of Appeals, Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking applicants
for a full-time judicial clerkship for immediate hire for the
2025-2026 term or for the 2026-2027 term. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive legal research and
legislative history. Prepare memorandums and other writings
analyzing and summarizing appellate briefs and trial records,
including transcripts, pleadings, and exhibits. Draft court
opinions and orders. Citation and quote check briefs, pleadings,
judicial opinions, and court documents. Collaborate closely with
the judge, fellow law clerks, and members of the court.
Compensation Competitive salary with full state employee benefits
package, including paid holidays, sick and personal leave, health
insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation, and
short- and long-term disability. Minimum Qualifications Juris
Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, or membership in
good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of Virginia or the
highest court of another state. Working knowledge of trial and
appellate court procedures, systems, and rules. Prior legal,
clerkship, or internship experience in criminal, civil, domestic
relations, workers’ compensation, administrative agency law, and
familiarity with the trial and appellate court procedures, systems,
and rules utilized in the Commonwealth of Virginia is a plus but
not required. Successful candidates must demonstrate an exceptional
work ethic and time-management skills, be highly organized,
detail-oriented, self-motivated, and dependable, have a proven
ability to digest voluminous materials while meeting critical
deadlines and exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal,
teamwork attitude, and effective problem-solving skills. Applicants
should demonstrate excellent analytical, writing, and editing
skills and a working knowledge of legal research
(Lexis/Nexis/Westlaw), Bluebook citations, Microsoft Office,
OneDrive, Teams, and online productivity tools. Additional
Considerations A cover letter, resume, references, and two writing
samples are required. Applicants must apply online; we do not
accept documents via mail or email. No phone calls or emails
regarding application status. A criminal background check is
required. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation
of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted
successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to
check the status of your application for this position. Contact
Information Name: Daisy Duitsman Phone: No calls Email:
humanresources@vacourts.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s
commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with
disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring
Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will
need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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