Law Clerk ID - 16279
Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking three law clerks to work with five (5) different Circuit Court Judges throughout the 23rd Judicial Circuit, which includes the City of Roanoke, City of Salem and the County of Roanoke. They will be required to travel among the three courthouses in the Circuit, as necessity requires, and handle a variety of tasks including conducting in-depth legal research using printed and computerized materials and the internet. They must be able to communicate professionally with lawyers and judges. They also must have strong legal research and writing skills; up-to-date computer research skills; and no criminal record. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school in the upper third of law school; and a member in good standing with the Virginia Bar or scheduled to take the Virginia Bar Exam in August 2025. These positions carry a one-year contract with a salary of $60,620.00, with a starting date of September 1, 2025, with limited benefits.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is an exempt position.
Examples of Duties
Summary
Provides legal services and support to Circuit Court Judges
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude The Following.
Provides support to five judges which includes the City of Roanoke, City of Salem and the County of Roanoke
Assists in all aspects of legal research relating to defense or prosecution cases
Provides in depthresearch and analysis to includeperusing legal documents to verify facts and case law and assess related causes of action
Compilesdrafts ofbriefs for review and acceptance
Prepares, files and delivers documents, petitions and pleadings includingwriting correspondence regarding cases and preparing related affidavits.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications
Typical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
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Must be a graduate of an accredited law school in the upper third of law school; and a member in good standing with the Virginia Bar or scheduled to take the Virginia Bar Exam in August 2025. Strong legal research and writing skills; and proficient computer research skills.
Supplemental Information
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.Ability to communicate professionally with lawyers and judges.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A jobdescription defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilitiesof all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and doesnot necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in aclassification.
