RECRUITMENT NOTICE
VERMONT COURT SYSTEM
STAFF ATTORNEY- SUPREME COURT
Application Deadline: Open until filled
A full time exempt opening exists for a Staff Attorney based in Montpelier. Occasional travel to other
locations throughout the state may be required. Private means of transportation is necessary. Travel
will be reimbursed according to reimbursement policies of the State of Vermont. Job code # 17013.
PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Chief Staff Attorney, 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:
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Research and draft opinions, entry orders, and legal memoranda for the Court and the
individual Justices.
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Research and draft memoranda for the Court on cases designated for summary
disposition.
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Screen cases for full Court review or summary disposition.
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Assist in the disposition of various motions before the Court.
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Assist in developing policies and procedures relating to law clerks, caseload management,
and publishing of decisions.
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Staff miscellaneous Court projects and committees.
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Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of support staff, law clerks, and interns.
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Support other Judiciary-wide projects as directed by the Court Administrator.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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As assigned.
This job description provides the general nature and level of work performed by employees of
this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and
skills required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Required to perform the essential functions of the job.)
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Juris Doctor or Law Office Study qualifying for Bar Admission.
Judicial Clerkship and additional law related experience required, or the equivalent.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Two or more years’ 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 $62,000 or higher depending upon experience.
BENEFITS:
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Twelve days each of vacation and sick leave are earned per year.
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Twelve holidays are paid per year.
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Group life and medical insurance are available.
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Dental coverage is effective after six months.
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Long Term Disability coverage after one year.
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Deferred Compensation (457 Plan), a supplemental savings and investment plan for
retirement.
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Membership in the Vermont State Employees’ Retirement System, through either a Defined
Benefit (i.e. pension) plan or through a Defined Contribution plan.
Submission of Applications: Candidates shall submit a complete and up-to-date Judicial
Branch Application and a resume to the following email address: [email protected]
Format E-mail subject line as follows: “your name 17013” (example: Smith 17013)
In your e-mail please refer to where you were informed of this recruitment notice
An electronic version of the Application found at: www.vermontjudiciary.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer