This is professional legal work performed for a judge of the Superior Court.Work involves the performance of professional legal research and other related administrative work in the preparation of memoranda, opinions, or orders for a judge concerning the cases before him/her.Work is performed under general supervision of a judge and is reviewed through conferences and submitted work.Essential Functions (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed)·Reviews, studies, searches, and annotates laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, and related legal authorities; researches the law for oral motions made during trials.·Prepares briefs, legal memoranda, statement of issues involved, opinions and judgment for review by the judge, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations to the judge; prepares jury instructions.·Compiles references on laws and decisions necessary for legal determinations.·Confers with judge concerning legal questions, construction of documents and granting of orders.·Attends court sessions to hear oral arguments and record necessary case information; maintain notes attendant to court proceedings.·May mediate small claims cases as assigned by a judge.·Other duties as assigned or required.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of general law, territorial code, established precedent, and sources of legal reference.Knowledge of court practices and procedures.Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.Ability to research complex legal problems or questions and apply legal principles. Ability to represent the court in a respectful manner.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing and legal research software.Working ConditionsWork is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom.Physical Demands
Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and transferring items under 25pounds such as papers and files.Positions may require periods of extended sitting or computer use.
Qualifications(Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, abilities and skills listed above. An example of an acceptable qualificationfor this position is:)Graduation from an accredited law school.Licensure and Certification
None.
Salary
$53,889
To apply, please submit a letter of application, current resume (including three references),official final transcript, and at least two (2) writing samples, along with any other relevant documents, no later than Tuesday, January 12, 2010 to:Director of Human ResourcesSuperior Court of the Virgin IslandsAlexander A. Farrelly Justice CenterP. O. Box 70, St. Thomas, VI00804Phone: 340-774-6680 ext. 6410 / Fax: 340-776-9889Email: human.resources@visuperiorcourt.orgThe Superior Court of the Virgin Islands is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Name: Superior Court of the VI
Company Description: The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands\' (formerly the Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands)was established in 1977, the Superior Court has served as the trial court of general jurisdiction for the Virgin Islands. It is the mission of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands to protect the rights and liberties of all, interpret and uphold the law, and resolve disputes promptly, peacefully, fairly and effectively in the United States Virgin Islands. The Superior Court meets this mandate by providing an optimum level of service to all while maintaining the highest level of integrity, confidentiality, and public trust in the administration of justice regardless of race, sex, nationality, or creed.
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