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The Administrative Office ofThe Supreme Court of Appeals of West VirginiaPosition AnnouncementTENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WAYNE COUNTYEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYWayne, West VirginiaPosition open until filledThe PositionThe Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (“AO”) is now accepting resumes for the position of Circuit Judge Law Clerk for the Judge James H. Young Jr. This position works under the direct supervision of Judge James H. Young, Jr. in the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Wayne County, Wayne, WV. This is a salaried position. The position is described as follows:Pay Scale: The annual salary for those who are not members of the West Virginia State Bar is $58,696.00, plus benefits, and the annual salary for those who are members of the West Virginia State Bar is $67,900.00, plus benefits. Documentation from the West Virginia State Bar, i.e., Bar Dues Statement, will be required to receive the higher salary.Position PurposeThe Circuit Court Law Clerk will be responsible for providing legal support to Judge James H. Young, Jr. The position is a unique opportunity to learn court operations from the inside out and gain invaluable practical experience while working in a challenging, high volume, highly-variable and fast-paced environment.Minimum QualificationsA successful candidate must possess excellent legal research and writing skills. The candidate must also possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain tact, composure, and confidentiality. The candidate must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. All circuit judge law clerks must be current members or become members of the West Virginia State Bar and/or sit for the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) each time it is offered. The failure to pass the Uniform Bar Examination within two (2) attempts will result in a loss of employment. West Virginia Bar Examination/Uniform Bar Examination failures predating judicial employment count toward the two (2) attempts. Any person who has failed the West Virginia Bar Examination the UBE, or any bar examination, two (2) or more times is ineligible for these positions. Once a person passes the Uniform Bar Examination, the issue of bar examination failures is moot. Additionally, the minimum law school g.p.a. for these positions is 2.8.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform legal researchPrepare confidential legal memorandaAttend court hearings, as requestedDraft orders and opinionsAdvise and assist judge with legal issuesConduct discovery conferencesRespond to attorneys and self‑represented litigantsMonitor the court's docketCriminal Background CheckAll successful candidates must submit to a criminal background check.Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experience and qualificationsMedical InsuranceOptional Flexible Benefits Coverage (dental, vision, disability, and excess medical)Life insuranceDefined benefit pension planSection 457 deferred compensation plan, 12 paid holidays, andAnnual and sick leaveEqual Opportunity in EmploymentIt is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. Further, it is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to maintain a professional workplace in which individuals are accorded respect, and an environment free of harassment, including verbal or physical conduct that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for any individual on any prohibited basis. As an employer with an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan, the Court complies with government regulations and related Equal Employment Responsibilities where applicable.#J-18808-Ljbffr