Title: Judicial Law Clerk - Judge Lorish - Court of Appeals

State Role Title: Law Clerk

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Supreme Court

Location: 16th Dist. CSU Charlottesville

Agency Website: WWW.Vacourts.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Court of Appeals of Virginia is seeking applicants for two full-time judicial clerkships with Judge Lisa M. Lorish to start in August 2025. The position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, although occasional travel to other locations in Virginia is required. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you would prefer to clerk for one or two years.
Judge Lorish is seeking candidates who come from a wide variety of backgrounds and can contribute an assortment of different experiences, qualities, and skill sets. She encourages all interested candidates to apply or reach out with questions!
Job duties:
· Prepare memoranda for Judge Lorish by analyzing and summarizing briefs and case materials on appeal to the Court of Appeals of Virginia, including case documents and exhibits, trial transcripts, and related documents
· Compose draft court orders for approval
· Check citations and quote check appellate briefs and pleadings
· Collaborate with other clerks and members of the court to resolve cases

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:
· Graduation by spring 2025 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
Skills/experiences applicants can highlight:
· Prior legal or internship experience in criminal, civil, workers' compensation, and/or administrative agency law
· Knowledge of the trial and appellate court procedures, systems, and rules utilized in the Commonwealth of Virginia
· Proficiency in online legal research and communication
· Organizational skills and attentiveness to detail
· Ability to handle a high volume of materials while meeting critical deadlines

Additional Considerations

Compensation:
· Competitive salary with a full state employee benefits package
· Travel costs related to official court business are reimbursable

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.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with review to begin on March 15, 2024. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and at least one recommendation letter as one document in PDF format to dphilips@vacourts.gov. Recommenders may send letters separately if desired.

Contact Information

Name: Te'Aria Bennett

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.