Counsel to the Circuit Executive
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Richmond, VA
Contract type: Part time
Position Description
ABOUT THE JOB
The Counsel to the Circuit Executive serves as the chief legal advisor to the Circuit Executive and senior leaders. The incumbent is responsible for providing advice and guidance, preparing and reviewing submissions to the Court of Appeals and Judicial Council, and staffing various initiatives and committees. The incumbent also works with the chief circuit judge on a variety of high-priority assignments.
Part-time - Fully remote within the States of the Fourth Circuit.
What We Seek
The ideal candidate is an attorney with exceptional research, analytical, and decision-making skills; a strong interest in legal administrative matters, excellent oral and written communication skills, an outstanding work ethic, unquestioned integrity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
Work/life balance, great benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the administration of justice in this critically important area.
Overview Of Duties
ABOUT THE JOB
The Counsel to the Circuit Executive serves as the chief legal advisor to the Circuit Executive and senior leaders. The incumbent is responsible for providing advice and guidance, preparing and reviewing submissions to the Court of Appeals and Judicial Council, and staffing various initiatives and committees. The incumbent also works with the chief circuit judge on a variety of high-priority assignments.
Part-time - Fully remote within the States of the Fourth Circuit.
What We Seek
The ideal candidate is an attorney with exceptional research, analytical, and decision-making skills; a strong interest in legal administrative matters, excellent oral and written communication skills, an outstanding work ethic, unquestioned integrity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
Work/life balance, great benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the administration of justice in this critically important area.
Overview Of Duties
- Provides guidance and direction on various legal-related administrative matters.
- Staffs office and circuit-wide initiatives and committees.
- Serves as an expert on the rules and procedures that impact the court.
- Conducts research, performs analysis, and prepares written materials in matters affecting the office, court, and Fourth Circuit.
- Manages special projects and assignments as necessary or requested.
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