What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supreme Court Staff Attorney position at Vermont Judiciary?
The Supreme Court seeks a highly motivated attorney to join its team serving the Vermont Judiciary. This position is a member of the Supreme Court’s central staff and involves a variety of adjudicative and operational duties for the Court and individual justices.
Essential Job Functions:
- Research and draft opinions, entry orders, and legal memoranda for the Court and the individual Justices.
- Research and draft memoranda for the Court on cases designated for summary disposition.
- Screen cases for full-Court review or summary disposition.
- Assist in the disposition of various motions before the Court.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures relating to law clerks, caseload management, and publishing of decisions.
- Staff miscellaneous Court projects and committees.
- Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of support staff, law clerks, and interns.
- Support other Judiciary-wide projects as directed by the Court Administrator.
Required Qualifications:
(Required to perform the essential functions of the job.)
- Juris Doctor or Law Office Study qualifying for Bar Admission.
- Judicial Clerkship and additional law related experience required, or the equivalent.
Desired Qualifications:
- Two or more years of relevant experience.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Proficiency in computer-assisted legal research, Windows, and Word.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary:
The annual equivalent for this position will be $65,000 or higher depending upon experience.
Benefits:
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- Low-cost group life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills in all state government positions. The Judicial Branch is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and the recruitment process is designed to treat all applicants equitably.
Salary : $65,000
