Administrative Office of

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia

Position Announcement

OFFICE OF COUNSEL - Kanawha County

Employment Opportunity

Position open until filled (Posted 12/23/2020)

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for General Writ Clerk in Charleston, West Virginia. This position directly reports to the Chief Counsel of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

General Writ Clerk

Position Purpose: This position primarily assists the Supreme Court by providing legal research and writing related to appeals filed with the Court. Specifically, the position serves to provide legal advice and analysis to the Justices of the Supreme Court on a wide range of legal matters. This is complex professional legal work designed to facilitate the smooth and timely consideration of appeals before the Court and the fair and efficient administration of justice in West Virginia.

Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities: Serves the Office of Counsel as a general writ clerk for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Provides legal advice to the Justices of the Supreme Court on a wide range of case types, including original jurisdiction extraordinary writs and appeals from abuse and neglect, family, criminal, habeas, and other proceedings. This position reports directly to the Office of Counsel’s Chief Counsel.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

· Prepare detailed legal analysis regarding appeals pending before the Supreme Court of Appeals.

· Meet with and present legal research and analysis to the Justices of the Supreme Court.

· Draft legal documents for the Supreme Court’s approval and release to the public.

· Manage an assigned docket of active cases with attention to timely presentation of pending appeals.

· Assist in the proofreading and revision of coworker’s legal documents.

· Address emergency filings as needed in assisting Chief Counsel.

· Other work as assigned.

Requisite Qualifications, Education, and Credentials:

· A Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.

· Member in good standing of The West Virginia State Bar.

Skills and Knowledge:

· Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

· Strong organizational and time-priority management skills.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Justices of the Supreme Court, court personnel, co-workers, and staff from other offices.

· Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively, to communicate well and persuasively orally and in writing.

· Proficient with word processing, technology, and various software applications.

· Advanced problem solving and priority management skills.

· Considerable knowledge of general law, state laws, established precedent, and sources of legal reference.

· Considerable knowledge of court procedures and applicable rules.

· Ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to individual problems.

· Demonstrated leadership acumen with high ethics.

Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands, and Environmental Factors):

Travel generally not required. Must be able to work well without significant direction on specific tasks or resolution of various legal issues. The work environment is primarily isolated, requiring the employee to identify and address issues in their assigned workload. Occasionally, the position requires the incumbent to be able to converse with others, often on complex topics. There may be an occasional need to lift up to ten (10) pounds.

Continuing Education Requirements:

Only those required for the employee to maintain a license to practice law in the state of West Virginia.

Criminal Background Check: Successful candidates must submit to criminal background check.

Compensation and Benefits include:

· Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

· Medical Insurance.

· Optional Flexible Benefits Coverage (dental, vision, disability, and excess medical).

· Life insurance.

· Defined benefit pension plan.

· Section 457 deferred compensation plan.

· 12 paid holidays.

· Sick leave.

West Virginia Courts

West Virginia has a Unified Court System,under which all state courts, including Circuit Courts, Magistrate Courts, and Family Courts, are supervised and administered by the Supreme Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court of Appeals is also the state’s only appellate court. The Supreme Court of Appeals and its Administrative Office are located in Charleston and housed in the State Capitol Complex. More information about West Virginia’s Courts can be found on our website at www.courtswv.gov.

Equal Opportunity in Employment

It is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. Further, it is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to maintain a professional workplace in which individuals are accorded respect, and an environment free of harassment, including verbal or physical conduct that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for any individual on any prohibited basis. As an employer with an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan, the Court complies with government regulations and related Equal Employment Responsibilities where applicable.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please direct the completed Court Employment Application (available on Court website at www.courtswv.gov), signed and notarized Release for Criminal/Background Check (available on Court website), along with a letter of interest highlighting applicable experience, and a resume.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $89,999.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charleston, WV 25305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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