Supreme Court Staff Attorney

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.