The Supreme Court seeks a highly motivated attorney to join its team serving the Vermont Judiciary. 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:

Research and draft opinions, entry orders, and legal memoranda for the Court and the individual Justices.
Research and draft memoranda for the Court on cases designated for summary disposition.
Screen cases for full-Court review or summary disposition.
Assist in the disposition of various motions before the Court.
Assist in developing policies and procedures relating to law clerks, caseload management, and publishing of decisions.
Staff miscellaneous Court projects and committees.
Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of support staff, law clerks, and interns.
Support other Judiciary-wide projects as directed by the Court Administrator.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor or Law Office Study qualifying for Bar Admission.
Judicial Clerkship and additional law related experience required, or the equivalent.

Desired Qualifications:

Two or more years of 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 $70,000 or higher depending upon experience.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills in all state government positions. The Judicial Branch is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and the recruitment process is designed to treat all applicants equitably.

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