LAW CLERK

Position Information

Arlington County's Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is seeking a full-time Law Clerk to work closely with the Commonwealth’s Attorney and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney to provide legal administrative support in areas including case review and legal research.

Arlington County's Commonwealth's Attorney's Office 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.

Specific Duties Include

• 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;
• Drafting court orders or legal correspondence as requested by the judges;
• 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;
• Managing the judges' weekly criminal sentencing dockets and updating the case management system as necessary;
• Assisting with the reporting of year-end metrics, including aging case review, case closings, sentencing guidelines completion and other state-mandated submissions;
• Providing administrative support such as answering phone calls, scheduling meetings and supporting visitors; and
• 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.

Selection Criteria
Minimum

• A degree from an accredited college or university, plus the completion of at least one year of law school.
  
  

Desirable: Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Reviewing legal documents;
• Managing a court docket;
• Analyzing statutes and appellate case law;
• Preparing legal memoranda; and/or;
• Legal research procedures.
  
  

Special Requirements
Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

The following are required for your application to be considered:

• A copy of your current resume;
  
  

Official transcripts may be requested upon hire.

Additional Information
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.

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.