Administrative Law Clerk - Judge Atheys Chambers

Administrative Law Clerk - Judge Athey's Chambers Judicial Branch of Virginia Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $63,000 - $82,144 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Law Writing skills Mid-level Legal memorandum writing LexisNexis Analysis skills Fact checking Bar Full Job Description https://iabcmg.fa.ocs.oraclegovcloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/SCV/job/1190 Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23219 CAV Judge Athey's Office Closing at: Jun 15 2026 - 01:00

EDT Judicial Branch of Virginia Title:

Admin Law Clerk (Chambers)

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Salary Non-Specified Hiring Range:

$63,000

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CAV Judge Athey's Office Agency Website:

www.vacourts.gov

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General Public - G Additional Detail Job Duties The Court of Appeals of Virginia is seeking applications for a full-time Administrative Law Clerk to Judge Clifford L. Athey, Jr. for a one-year period from fall 2026 to fall 2027. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Judge Athey's law clerks, including his

Administrative Law Clerk:

Conduct legal research; Prepare memoranda and other written products analyzing and summarizing briefs and case materials, which encompass case documents and exhibits, trial transcripts, and related documents; Assist with drafting and editing court orders and opinions; Analyze and summarize certain motions filed by litigants; and Check citations, quotes, appellate briefs, and pleadings for accuracy. Minimum Qualifications The most competitive candidates will possess: Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with outstanding academic or extracurricular achievement. Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and writing skills as well as competence with online legal research (Lexis/Hein Online), computerized word processing software (MS Word), and e-mail (MS Outlook). The successful candidate must demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, be organized, detail-oriented, and be able to digest voluminous materials while meeting critical deadlines. The job location is in Front Royal, Virginia, although occasional travel to other locations in Virginia is required. American citizenship or permanent legal residency and completion of a criminal background check and analysis are required before any offer will be extended. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience practicing in Virginia trial or appellate courts, or experience and familiarity with the trial and appellate court procedures, systems, and rules utilized in the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a plus but not required. Membership in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of Virginia or the highest court of another state is preferred. The salary increases to $82,144 with entry to the Bar. Participation in moot court, appellate advocacy, or law review (or other law school journal) is also preferred.

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