Arlington Circuit Court is seeking a full-time Law Clerk to work closely with the Court Administrator, Judicial Law Clerks, and Circuit Court Judges to provide legal administrative support in areas including case review and docket management, and to work with the Circuit Court Chambers staff and Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
Arlington County Circuit Court is located directly across from the Courthouse Metro Station, overlooking the Potomac River and the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Arlington Circuit Court is a Virginia State trial court that deals with all legal issues. The Judicial Chambers is composed of four Circuit Court Judges, four judicial law clerks, and four administrative staff persons.
Specific duties include:
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Using an electronic database and electronic filing system to review various pleadings and orders presented to the court for entry, including but not limited to divorce cases, name changes, and expungements;
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Drafting court orders or legal correspondence as requested by the judges;
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Communicating, in a non-ex parte manner, with counsel and self-represented litigants regarding matters pending before the court to ensure that orders are submitted accurately in compliance with applicable statutory requirements, the Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court, and the Court's Local Rules and Preferred Practices;
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Managing the judges' weekly criminal sentencing dockets and updating the case management system as necessary;
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Assisting with the reporting of year-end metrics, including aging case review, case closings, sentencing guidelines completion and other state-mandated submissions;
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Providing administrative support such as answering phone calls, scheduling meetings and supporting visitors; and
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Serving as a backup to the Docketing Specialists as needed.
The successful candidate will possess effective oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and investigative skills; and knowledge of common law, state and federal law and precedent court decisions.
Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
The following are required for your application to be considered:
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A copy of your current resume;
Official transcripts may be requested upon hire.
Work hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A resume should be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.