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Alumni Jobs Newsletter - January 2020

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WVU College of Law: Batch Print Jobs


Assistant Public Defender for the Tenth Judicial Circuit inOffice of the Public Defender/Beckley, WV (Beckley, West Virginia)Tenth Judicial Court

Position Type: Full-time

Practice Area(s): Criminal - Defense

Geographic Preference: Midwest (KY, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, MO, IA, MN, WI)

Job Location(s): Beckley, West Virginia (United States)

Description:Job opening of Assistant Public Defender for theTenth Judicial Circuit in Beckley, West Virginia. Responsibilities include: Criminal Defenserepresentation, Felony and Misdemeanor, AppealWork before the West Virginia Supreme Court ofAppeals, juvenile cases, Writ of Habeas Corpus,Abuse and Neglect cases, Extradition, Parole andProbation violations.

Such position provides invaluable trial and appellateexperience with immediate responsibility. Thesalary is negotiable depending upon experience;benefits included.

Desired Class Level: LLM, Graduate/Alumni

Posting Date: January 12, 2020

Expiration Date: February 1, 2020

Contact: Susan DelpOffice Manager/Legal Assistant220 N. Kanawha Street, Suite 2 Beckley, WestVirginia 25801 United States

Resume Receipt: E-mail, Accumulate Online, Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.: [email protected]

How to Apply: Resume and references including, includingtelephone numbers, must be postmarked no laterthan February 1, 2020.

Additional Documents: Cover Letter

Requested Document Notes: Please send Resumes, References and Telephonenumbers immediately

ID: 4853

mailto:[email protected]



Behavior Health Advocate Project SupervisorLegal Aid of West Virginia


Practice Area(s): Disability


Description:Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking askilled motivated attorney with interest inadvocating for the needs and rights of individualsfacing challenges due to mental or behavioralhealth. The position will provide direct legalrepresentation statewide to children and/or theirfamilies as well as adult consumers of mental healthand substance abuse services, including patients inWV state-operated psychiatric hospitals. Positionmay be located in any LAWV office based uponapplicant. In addition, the position will assist withsupervision of attorney and non-attorney staff whoserve the same population. LAWV offers a greatfamily friendly work environment and excellentbenefit package which includes medical, dental andlife insurance and paid leave. Working for LAWVoffers you the opportunity to advocate for equaljustice for vulnerable West Virginians

Desired Class Level: Graduate/Alumni


Expiration Date: January 24, 2020

Contact: Ms. Kerry LeMastersWest Virginia United States

Resume Receipt: E-mail


Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Other Documents

Requested Document Notes: . If you are passionate about serving others andwant to do rewarding work, please send cover letterand resume

ID: 5476




Intake AttorneyThe Pennsylvania Innocence Project (Philadelphia)


Practice Area(s): Administrative, Appellate, Criminal - Defense

Job Location(s): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States)

Description:Job DescriptionIntake Attorney

Pa IP Mission: The Pennsylvania Innocence Projectis a non-profit, public interest law firm dedicated toexonerating those who have been convicted of crimesthey did not commit and preventing innocent peoplefrom being convicted. That mission is coupled with atwofold educational mission: training law studentsand practicing lawyers to recognize and litigate validinnocence claims; and raising the consciousness oflawmakers and citizens about the systemic causes ofwrongful convictions and the ways to safeguardagainst them.

Position Overview: The Intake Attorney willmanage the Project’s case intake/screening processand supervise directly the more than one hundred lawstudent interns and pro bono lawyers engaged inreviewing cases submitted by incarceratedPennsylvanians. The Intake Attorney will beresponsible for auditing and reforming our currentintake system to ensure that we are screening casesas effectively and quickly as possible. While theIntake Attorney will be integral to the success of theoffice and the ultimate representation of our clients,this is a non-litigation position. The Intake Attorneywill not have their own caseload.

Qualifications: 1. Juris Doctor degree; preference given to barredattorneys and/or attorneys completing clerkships2. Excellent management and organization skills3. Strong written and verbal communication skills4. Sense of humor and willingness to be a teamplayer5. Familiarity with or willingness to learn casemanagement databases, including Salesforce and Clio6. Project management and/or volunteer trainingexperience preferred7. Dual language proficiency preferred

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Manage case review process: Acquaint law studentinterns and pro bono lawyers with the Project’sreview procedures and requirements; together withthe Project’s paralegal, assign case review projects tolegal interns and volunteer lawyers; monitor theprogress of the case reviews, help in removingroadblocks to the case review, and reassign cases ascircumstances warrant; review case reviewsubmissions for compliance with the Project’s



procedural requirements; provide reviewers withfeedback on their work; and recommend to the restof the legal staff that cases be closed or advanced formore in-depth review and/or investigation.

2. Conduct review of existing case intake/screeningprocess: Become familiar with the existing casescreening process and make recommendations forstreamlining it and ensuring the quality of the casereviews, reviewers, and evaluations; become familiarwith intake best practices used by other InnocenceNetwork organizations; audit intake process forinclusiveness to ensure that we are reaching as manypotential clients as possible.

3. Track data regarding the case review process:Keep data on all aspects of the case review process,including: how long it takes for cases to be reviewedin each stage of the process; the number of casesassigned or awaiting assignment at each stage; alisting of the cases awaiting assignment; the numberof cases closed or moved forward each year; and theproductivity of individual volunteer lawyers. Theintake attorney will need to update existingSalesforce database to better capture this informationand make recommendations for improvements to thedatabase.

4. Recruit and train volunteers: Arrange and conducttraining sessions in the identification of bona fideinnocence claims and the Project’s proceduralrequirements for law students and attorneys whowish to volunteer their services to conduct casereviews.

To apply please email resume and cover letterto:

Michelle McEwenParalegalPennsylvania Innocence Project1515 Market St., Room 300Philadelphia, PA [email protected]




Contact: Ms. Michelle McEwenParalegal1515 Market St, Suite 300 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania19102 United Stateshttp://innocenceprojectpa.org




ID: 5477

http://innocenceprojectpa.org/






Mid-Level AssociateNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough (Huntington, WV)


Practice Area(s): Litigation


Job Location(s): Huntington, West Virginia (United States)

Description:Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is seeking amid-level associate to join its active litigation teamin Huntington, West Virginia.

All candidates should possess the followingcredentials:

· Minimum of 3 years of meaningful litigationexperience preferred

· Excellent academic credentials and strongwriting, analytical, and communications skills

· West Virginia Bar admission preferred

· Legal project management experience ishelpful

https://careers-nelsonmullins.icims.com/jobs/2239/litigation-associate/job

Desired Class Level: 3L, LLM, Graduate/Alumni



Contact: Ms. Emily Martin201 17th Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30363United States



Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Other Documents

Requested Document Notes: All candidates are asked to submit the followingapplication materials: • Cover letter• Resume• Copy of law school transcript

ID: 5475




Assistant Dean of StudentsThe University of Pittsburgh College of Law (Pittsburgh,PA)


Geographic Preference: Northeast (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA)

Job Location(s): Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States)

Description:The University of Pittsburgh School of Law seeks adynamic, empathetic, and approachable leader withan enthusiastic commitment to the educationalmission of the Law School and a passion for helpingstudents achieve their academic and professionalgoals to serve as its next Assistant Dean ofStudents.

Reporting to the Dean of the Law School, theAssistant Dean of Students provides leadership andvision in the area of student affairs, ensuring thatstudents have a personalized, supportive, andsuccessful educational experience. Prioritizingstudent wellness, the Associate Dean of Studentscoordinates and leads efforts to counsel, mentor,and advise students to be their best and healthiestselves amidst the stresses, rigors, and anxieties thatare part of the law school experience.

The Assistant Dean of Students must work closelywith the Office of Equity and Inclusive Excellence topay particular attention to the critically importanttask of fostering an inclusive community that servesthe needs of a diverse student population. Wherenecessary, the Assistant Dean of Students must alsowork with the Vice Dean to administer and apply theLaw School's Standards of Academic Integrity.

A bachelor's degree is required. A J.D. or advanceddegree in a relevant discipline is also required.

- Significant experience providing guidance and/orcounseling is required, and such experience inhigher education settings is preferred.

- 5-7 years of relevant work experience, which mayinclude higher education administration or legalpractice.

- Experience collaborating with senior leadership andstaff in a higher education or comparable setting.

- Experience successfully managing people andprojects, providing direction, setting priorities,identifying opportunities, and implementing majorinitiatives.



- Experience working with diverse constituenciesand fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

- Excellent counseling skills.

- Demonstrated ability to listen to students withempathy and compassion.

- Sensitivity to the needs of ambitious highperforming students operating under stress.

- Exemplary ability to cultivate an inclusive cultureand environment.

- Sensitivity to the needs of underrepresentedpopulations and experience dealing withmulticultural groups, whether on the basis ofdisability, race, color, religion, national origin,ancestry, genetic information, marital status,familial status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteranstatus, gender identity and expression, or otherwise.

- Outstanding interpersonal and communicationskills characterized by the capacity to effectivelyinterface with a range of constituents, including LawSchool students, faculty, alumni, staff, Universitycolleagues, and the external community.

- Ability to work effectively with senior leadership atthe Law School.

- Facility with data analysis.

- Ability to articulate a vision and develop andimplement a strategic plan.

- Strong leadership qualities, including a serviceorientation, and the ability to both delegate and toexecute, thereby leading by work and by example.

- Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability tolearn quickly, the internal workings of theUniversity.

- Ability to exercise considerable judgment anddiscretion, in particular with respect to sensitive andconfidential matters.

The University of Pittsburgh is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer and valuesequality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.EOE, including disability/vets




Contact: Human Resources100 Craig Hall Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260United States



Resume Receipt: Other (see below)

How to Apply: Sarah WeissmanAssistant Director, Private Sector CareersUniversity of Pittsburgh School of LawPittsburgh, PA (412) 648-1411

Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Writing Sample,Other Documents

Requested Document Notes: Send Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript

ID: 5467



AttorneyCadence Counsel (900 Broadway, Suite 905)

Position Type: Part-time

Practice Area(s): All Practice Areas



Description:Cadence Counsel (www.cadence counsel.con) isstaffing a HEAVY OT project starting next week inPITTSBURGH for attorneys, JDs, LLMs and other lawgrads. The start date will be either Tue 1/14/20 orWed 1/15/20.

The pay for admitted attorneys (any state) is $28/hr& $42/hr OT; and for other law grads (JD or LLM)$24/hr & $36 OT. The duration is 4 to 5 weeks, afterwhich there's a likely transfer to another ongoingproject.

If you're interested, please send resume to JenSharpe ([email protected]) andreference Pittsburgh in the RE: line. Call if you havequestions: 803.807.7158.




Contact: Ms Jennifer SharpeAssociate Director, Cadence Counsel900 Broadway, Suite 905 New York, New York10003 United States




Requested Document Notes: Contact Ms. Jennifer Sharpe

ID: 5468




Financial Services Associate - Renewable Energy ProjectMoore & Van Allen (Charlotte, NC)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location(s):Charlotte, North Carolina United States

Job Description:Moore & Van Allen, PLLC, a largesoutheastern law firm with a nationalpractice, is seeking an experiencedtransactional lawyer for its Financial Servicespractice. Preferred candidates would haveone to three years of experience in financetransactions, ideally with some experiencerepresenting lenders and tax equity investorsin renewable energy project financetransactions. Excellent academicperformance and strong interpersonal skillsare required. Competitive compensationpackage includes full benefits.

Desired Class Level(s): Graduate/Alumni



Contact: Mollie ClarkNew Associate Recruiting Manager100 N Tryon St Charlotte, North Carolina28202 United States


Default email address for resumes: [email protected]

How To Apply: http://www.mvalaw.com/f-20.html

Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript

Visual ID: 5469




Tax AssociateMoore & Van Allen (Charlotte, NC)

Job Type: Full-time


Job Description:Moore & Van Allen, PLLC, a largesoutheastern law firm, is seeking a corporatetax associate to work in our Charlotte office.Qualified candidates will have experiencewith diverse, sophisticated transactionalmatters and review / negotiation of relatedtransactional documents and will haveadvised on structuring business transactionsin the most tax-efficient manner. Qualifiedcandidates will have a JD or LLM in Taxationand at least four years of experience inmergers and acquisitions, includingexperience conducting tax due diligence.Candidate should have prior experiencehandling corporate tax matters such asformation, acquisition, disposition, andreorganization of business entities.Candidate should be very familiar withpartnership and LLC structures andagreements. Federal tax controversy andinternational inbound / outbound taxexperience is a plus. Competitivecompensation package includes full benefits.Equal Opportunity Employer.









Visual ID: 5472




Assistant Dean of StudentsThe University of Pittsburgh College of Law (Pittsburgh,PA)




Description:Assistant Dean of StudentsLaw-Student Affairs - United States - (20000020)

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law seeks a dynamic,empathetic, and approachable leader with an enthusiasticcommitment to the educational mission of the Law School and apassion for helping students achieve their academic and professionalgoals to serve as its next Assistant Dean of Students.

Reporting to the Dean of the Law School, the Assistant Dean ofStudents provides leadership and vision in the area of student affairs,ensuring that students have a personalized, supportive, andsuccessful educational experience. Prioritizing student wellness, theAssociate Dean of Students coordinates and leads efforts to counsel,mentor, and advise students to be their best and healthiest selvesamidst the stresses, rigors, and anxieties that are part of the lawschool experience.

The Assistant Dean of Students must work closely with the Office ofEquity and Inclusive Excellence to pay particular attention to thecritically important task of fostering an inclusive community thatserves the needs of a diverse student population. Where necessary,the Assistant Dean of Students must also work with the Vice Dean toadminister and apply the Law School’s Standards of AcademicIntegrity.

A bachelor’s degree is required. A J.D. or advanced degree in arelevant discipline is also required.

- Significant experience providing guidance and/or counseling isrequired, and such experience in higher education settings ispreferred.- 5-7 years of relevant work experience, which may include highereducation administration or legal practice.- Experience collaborating with senior leadership and staff in a highereducation or comparable setting.- Experience successfully managing people and projects, providingdirection, setting priorities, identifying opportunities, andimplementing major initiatives.- Experience working with diverse constituencies and fostering aculture of diversity and inclusion.- Excellent counseling skills.- Demonstrated ability to listen to students with empathy andcompassion.- Sensitivity to the needs of ambitious high performing studentsoperating under stress.- Exemplary ability to cultivate an inclusive culture and environment.- Sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented populations andexperience dealing with multicultural groups, whether on the basis ofdisability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, geneticinformation, marital status, familial status, sex, age, sexualorientation, veteran status, gender identity and expression, orotherwise.



- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills characterized bythe capacity to effectively interface with a range of constituents,including Law School students, faculty, alumni, staff, Universitycolleagues, and the external community.- Ability to work effectively with senior leadership at the Law School.- Facility with data analysis.- Ability to articulate a vision and develop and implement a strategicplan.- Strong leadership qualities, including a service orientation, and theability to both delegate and to execute, thereby leading by work andby example.- Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, theinternal workings of the University.- Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion, inparticular with respect to sensitive and confidential matters.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, humandignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets

Assignment Category Fulltime-RegularJob Classification Staff.Administrator.IVCampus PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required Master'sMinimum Experience Level Required 5-6 years experienceWork Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Hiring Range TBD based on qualificationsRelocation Offered YesVisa Sponsorship Provided YesBackground Check For position finalists, employment with theUniversity will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances Not ApplicableRequired Documents Resume, Cover Letter




Contact: Human Resources100 Craig Hall Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260 United States


How to Apply: https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_staff_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=20000020&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York


ID: 5447



Corporate CounselGabe's (Morgantown, WV)



Description:Job Title:CORPORATE COUNSELDepartment: Real Estate & LegalLocation: Store Support CenterPURPOSE: Responsible for providing counsel to thecompany.WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the VicePresident of General Counsel & Real Estate.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Counsels company of a wide variety of legalmatters (i.e. merchandising and marketing, corporatelaw, real estate, employment law, commercialcontracts)

Represents company’s interest EEOC claims, OSHAmatters, and attend governmental hearings, asnecessary

Drafts and negotiates commercial contracts,marketing documents and real estate leases, andmerchandising agreementsCOMPETENCIESOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCEDECISION QUALITY: Make correct decisions based onanalysis, experience and judgment.DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Push themselves and othersconsistently to meet or exceed goals.MANAGING AND MEASURING: Assign responsibilityand set clear, measurable objectives.COMMUNICATION: Is able to write and verbalizesuccinctly in a variety of communication settings andstyles; can get message across that have the desiredeffect.TIME MANAGEMENT: Uses his/her time effectivelyand efficiently; values time; concentrates his/herefforts on the more important priorities; can attend toa broader range of activities.MEETING ETHICAL STANDARDS: When confrontedwith ethical dilemmas, acts in a way that reflectsrelevant law, policy and procedures, and values;respects the confidentiality of information.BRANDCUSTOMER FOCUS: Establish a relationship withcustomers to glean first-hand information that willenhance their experience and our products andservices.GROWTHACTION ORIENTED: Enjoy working hard andenthusiastically take on new challenges. Focus onsolutions—not problems.FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS: Accomplish a jobwith complete technical and functional knowledge andskills.PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Plans and organizes tasksand work responsibilities to achieve objectives; setpriorities; schedules activities; allocates and uses



resources properly.PEOPLEETHICS AND VALUES: Adhere to appropriate corevalues and beliefs during good and bad times. Act inline with those values.PEER RELATIONS: Find common ground and solveproblems in a balanced manner that gains the trustand support of peers.APPROACHABILITY: Build rapport and put others atease. Easy to talk to. Listen.PRODUCTPRODUCT FOCUS: The ability to maintain directionand stay on target with the goals and project at handto enhance the operational experience in stores.PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Quality of support of the CompanyQUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accreditedLaw School/University/College

Must have a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience inlarge law firm or in-house with a corporate lawdepartment

Must be a member of the State Bar Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel




Contact: Kal GibronChief Legal OfficerMorgantown, West Virginia 26505 United States




ID: 5449




Judge's Law ClerkVenango County Court of Common Pleas (Franklin PA)



Job Location(s): Franklin, Pennsylvania (United States)

Description:JUDGE’S LAW CLERK POSITION AVAILABLE:

VENANGO COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

TWO POSSIBLE POSITIONS: JANUARY 2, 2020 –AUGUST, 2020

AUGUST, 2020 – AUGUST, 2021

STARTING SALARY: $39,346.57

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE BAR: $43,442.12

FRINGE BENEFITS:

Individual health insurance coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Mandatory participation in County’s pensionprogram (refundable at end of service)

Send resume, letters of recommendation and writingsample to:

THE HONORABLE ROBERT L. BOYER,JUDGE

VENANGO COUNTY COURT HOUSE

1168 LIBERTY STREET, PO BOX 831

FRANKLIN, PA 16323

DEADLINE TO APPLY: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE






Contact: Robert L. BoyerThe Honorable1168 LIBERTY STREET, PO BOX 831 Franklin,Pennsylvania 16323 United States



Additional Documents: Writing Sample, Other Documents

Requested Document Notes: Send resume, letters of recommendation and writingsample to:

THE HONORABLE ROBERT L. BOYER, JUDGE VENANGO COUNTY COURT HOUSE1168 LIBERTY STREET, PO BOX 831FRANKLIN, PA 16323

DEADLINE TO APPLY: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

ID: 5448




AttorneyLegal Aid of West Virginia




Job Location(s): Huntington, West Virginia (United States)

Description:Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking askilled motivated attorney in our Huntington office. LAWV offers a great family friendly workenvironment and excellent benefit package whichincludes medical, dental and life insurance and paidleave. If you are passionate about serving othersand want to do rewarding work, please send coverletter and resume via email to [email protected] byWednesday, January 15, 2020. EOE Qualifiedwomen, minorities and people with disabilities areencouraged to apply.




Salary Range: Not Applicable

Contact: Ms. Kerry LeMastersWest Virginia United States




Requested Document Notes: please send cover letter and resume via email [email protected]

ID: 5405




AttorneyLegal Aid of West Virginia (Charleston)




Job Location(s): Charleston, West Virginia (United States)

Description:Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is seeking askilled motivated attorney to help us change thelives of vulnerable clients in our Charleston office. LAWV offers a great family friendly workenvironment and excellent benefit package whichincludes medical, dental and life insurance and paidleave. Working for LAWV offers you the opportunityto advocate for equal justice for vulnerable WestVirginians. If you are passionate about servingothers and want to do rewarding work, please sendcover letter and resume via email to [email protected] Wednesday, January 15, 2020. EOE Qualifiedwomen, minorities and people with disabilities areencouraged to apply.





Contact: Kate WhiteCharleston, West Virginia United States




Requested Document Notes: please send cover letter and resume via email [email protected] by Wednesday, January 15, 2020

ID: 5406




Judicial Law ClerkMonongalia County -17th Judicial Circuit Court (Morgantown)



Job Location(s): Morgantown, West Virginia (United States)

Description:The Administrative Office ofThe Supreme Court of Appeals of West VirginiaPosition AnnouncementSEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MONONGALIACOUNTYEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYMorgantown, West VirginiaPosition open until filled (Posted 1-06-2020)

The PositionThe Administrative Office of the Supreme Court ofAppeals of West Virginia (“AO”) is now acceptingresumesfor the position of Circuit Judge Law Clerk for theHonorable Phillip D. Gaujot. This position worksunder thedirect supervision of Judge Phillip D. Gaujot in theSeventeenth Judicial Circuit, Monongalia County,WV. Thisis a salaried position. The position is described asfollows:

CIRCUIT JUDGE LAW CLERKPay Scale: The annual salary for those who are notmembers of the West Virginia State Bar is$50,946.00,plus benefits, and the annual salary for those whoare members of the West Virginia State Bar is$59,538.00,plus benefits. Documentation from the West VirginiaState Bar, i.e., Bar Dues Statement, will be requiredtoreceive the higher salary.

Position Purpose: The Circuit Court Law Clerk will beresponsible for providing legal support to JudgePhillip D. Gaujot. The position is a uniqueopportunity to learn court operations from the insideout, and gain invaluable “real life” practicalexperience while working in a challenging, highvolume, highly-variable and fast-pacedenvironment.Minimum Qualifications: A successful candidatemust possess excellent legal research and writingskills.The candidate must also possess the ability tocommunicate clearly and concisely. Ability toexercise goodjudgment and maintain tact, composure, andconfidentiality. The candidate must possess strong



organizational skills and attention to detail.

All circuit judge law clerks must sit for the WestVirginia Bar Examination each time it is offered. Thefailureto pass the West Virginia Bar Examination withintwo (2) attempts will result in a loss of employment.West Virginia Bar Examination failures predatingjudicial employment count toward the two (2)attempts. Any person who has failed the WestVirginia Bar Examination, or any bar examination,two (2) or more times isineligible for these positions. Once a person passesthe West Virginia Bar Examination, the issue of barexamination failures is moot. Additionally, theminimum law school G.P.A. for these positions is2.2.

Duties and Responsibilities:Each law clerk might have a broad spectrum ofduties to perform, as every judge has specific legalandadministrative support that they require of their lawclerk. Duties and responsibilities may include,but are not limited to:

Perform legal research, Prepare confidential legal memoranda, Attend court hearings, Draft orders and opinions, Advise and assist judge with legal issues, Conduct discovery conferences, Respond to attorneys and self-represented

litigants, and Monitor the court’s docket.

Page 2 of 2Criminal Background Check:All successful candidates must submit to a criminalbackground check.Compensation and Benefits include:

Competitive salary based on experience andqualifications,

Medical Insurance, Optional Flexible Benefits Coverage (dental,

vision, disability, and excess medical), Life insurance, Defined benefit pension plan, Section 457 deferred compensation plan, 12 paid

holidays, and Annual and sick leave.

The Administrative Office of the CourtsThe AO, located in Charleston, West Virginia,provides administrative direction and support to allelements ofthe state judiciary.West Virginia CourtsWest Virginia has a Unified Court System, underwhich all state courts, including Circuit Courts,MagistrateCourts, and Family Courts, are supervised andadministered by the Supreme Court of Appeals. The



SupremeCourt of Appeals is also the state’s only appellatecourt. The Supreme Court of Appeals and itsAdministrativeOffice are located in Charleston and housed in theState Capitol Complex. More information about WestVirginia’s Courts can be found on our website atwww.courtswv.gov.Equal Opportunity in EmploymentIt is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary toprovide equal opportunity in employment for allpersons, and torecruit, select, train, promote, retain, and disciplinewithout regard to race, color, sex, age, disability,religion,sexual orientation, or national origin. Further, it isthe policy of the West Virginia judiciary to maintainaprofessional workplace in which individuals areaccorded respect, and an environment free ofharassment,including verbal or physical conduct that creates anintimidating or hostile environment for anyindividual on anyprohibited basis. As an employer with an EqualEmployment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan,the Courtcomplies with government regulations and relatedEqual Employment Responsibilities where applicable.Application ProcessTo apply for this position, please direct the followingapplication materials to the Law Clerk ProgramCoordinatorSarah Loftus

Cover Letter directed to Judge Gaujot Resume, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample, References (at least three, including current

contact information), Signed Court Employment Application (available

on Court website), and Signed, Notarized Release for

Criminal/Background Check (available on Courtwebsite).All of the requested documents and informationmust be received before a final employment decisionwill bemade.Thank you for your interest in employment with theSupreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.




Contact: Sarah Loftus.Law Clerk Program Coordinator





Requested Document Notes: Resume, cover letter, writing sample, and requested documents listed above ID: 5407




Public CounselPublic Counsel (Los Angeles, CA)


Geographic Preference: West (CA, NV, UT, CO, MT, WY)

Job Location(s): Los Angeles, California (United States)

Description:Post-graduate opportunity: Volunteer at PublicCounsel’s Consumer Rights Education Project

About Us: Public Counsel is the nation’s largest probono law firm, with eight different project areashandling litigation and direct services for low incomeindividuals in Los Angeles County and across thecountry.

The Consumer Rights & Economic Justice Projecthandles matters both large and small, including classaction cases involving victims of fraud who haveexperienced significant financial injury at the hands ofunscrupulous individuals or businesses. We co-counsel nearly all our cases with outside firms,including some of the most prominent firms in theState. We are constantly developing new cases, bothindividual and impact matters, based in large part onour intake line, which handles hundreds of calls everyyear.

We rely on volunteer attorneys to help us withvarious aspects of our cases. Our volunteer attorneysinclude those who are waiting for bar results,between jobs, new to Los Angeles, or looking towiden their horizons and get into public interest law.Our volunteers interview clients and witnesses,analyze potential cases, research pertinent aspects oflaw, draft memoranda, and engage in various otherassociated litigation tasks. We include them in ourweekly case review meetings and encourage them toobserve at court when a matter comes on for hearingor to come to a deposition or mediation, if possible.Working with our team of experienced attorneys, youwill gain a wide range of practical experience andmake contacts to help you as you progress in yourcareer.

Minimum Qualifications: California licensed attorneyat any level of experience or individual awaiting barresults; excellent research and writing skills; Spanishproficiency is a plus.

Expected Time Commitment: A minimum of threedays per week (preferably more) on site duringnormal business hours, for a minimum of three



months.

Date Needed: Ongoing

Location: At Public Counsel’s main office inKoreatown: 610 South Ardmore Avenue, LosAngeles, CA 90005

How to Apply: Please send your resume, a 5-8 pagewriting sample and a cover letter to Steph Carroll [email protected] with “volunteer attorney”in the subject line.

A minimum of three days per week (preferably more)on site during normal business hours, for a minimumof three months.

Date Needed: Ongoing




Contact: Ms. Sandra MaderaProject Coordinator610 S. Ardmore Avenue Los Angeles, California90005 United States



Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Writing Sample

ID: 5410




Vermont Poverty Law Fellowship (VPLF)Vermont Legal Aid

Position Type: Fellowship


Description:Job Description:

The Vermont Bar Foundation and the Vermont Accessto Justice Campaign are pleased to announce theavailability of a two-year Vermont Poverty LawFellowship (VPLF) beginning in August 2020. TheVPLF program is looking for outstanding graduatinglaw students and other new lawyers to help expandthe reach of Vermont’s existing legal servicesproviders. Funding for salary and benefits will beprovided by the Vermont Access to Justice Campaign.

The 2020 Fellowship will incorporate the Fellow’sinterests and background, as well as the needs ofVermont’s low-income community. The Fellowship’sfocus will include work on one or more specificprojects broadly impacting the lives of low-incomeVermonters, as well as the day-to-day delivery oflegal services to low-income clients. It will be fullyintegrated into the legal services being delivered byVermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont. PastFellowship projects have focused on foreclosure,rental housing, flood relief, children’s rights, veterans’rights, the opioid crisis, and mental health.

Fellows will work with the Vermont Bar Foundationand the Vermont Bar Association to publicizeFellowship activities, contribute to the publicawareness of legal services in Vermont, andparticipate in the Vermont Bar Association’scontinuing legal education activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We arecommitted to building cultural competency in order toeffectively serve our increasingly diverse clientcommunity. VLA invites all applicants to include intheir cover letter a statement about how their uniquebackground and/or experiences might contribute tothe diversity, cultural vitality, and inclusiveperspective of our staff and our legal servicespractice.

Desired Class Level: 3L, Graduate/Alumni



Salary Range: 50,000 - 59,999

Contact: Jada PfeifferAccount Manager, LAWMATCHhttp://www.vtlegalaid.org/vermont-poverty-law-



fellow United States



ID: 5409




Staff AttorneyEsperanza Immigrants Rights Project (Los Angeles, CA)


Practice Area(s): Immigration/Refuge

Geographic Preference: West (CA, NV, UT, CO, MT, WY)

Job Location(s): Los Angeles, California (United States)

Description:Esperanza seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to workprimarily in our Representation Program, assistingdetained and non-detained immigrants in removalproceedings.

The Staff Attorney will have the opportunity to workon a variety of cases under the supervision of aManaging Attorney. Representation will includeapplying for relief such as Asylum, SpecialImmigrant Juvenile Status, Cancellation of Removal,as well as contesting deportation with innovativelegal theories.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate;Active bar admission or awaiting bar results(California state bar preferred, but notrequired);Experience (including internships) in a legalsetting (preferably in immigrationand/or public interest law);Strong organizational, case management,legal research, and legal writing skills;Ability to take initiative and work underpressure;Willingness to be a team-player with anattitude and aptitude for collaboration;Passion for social justice for immigrants andvulnerable communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in a second language such asSpanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, andMayan dialect;Experience working with vulnerable clientpopulations, particularly with children,families, or clients with mental healthissues;Experience in community outreach and/orpublic speaking.


Posting Date: December 30, 2019


Contact: Mr Jose Luis GarciaManaging Attorney1530 James M Wood Blvd Los Angeles, California90015 United States



http://www.esperanza-la.org

Resume Receipt: E-mail, Other (see below)


How to Apply: Simultaneously email cover letter, resume, at least2 references, and a brief writing sample (5 pages orless) to:

(1) [email protected] Catholic Charities of LosAngeles Human Resources Department; P.O. Box15095, Los Angeles, CA 90015, and

(2) Gabriel Arellano, Esperanza Immigrant RightsProject, [email protected]. In email subjectline please place your full name, and the position forwhich you are applying.

Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents

Requested Document Notes: Other: 2 References

ID: 5403

http://www.esperanza-la.org/




Healthcare Regulatory and Transactional AssociateMoore & Van Allen (Charlotte, NC)

Job Type: Full-time


Job Description:The Charlotte office of Moore & Van AllenPLLC, a large southeastern law firm with anational practice, is seeking associatecandidates with at least 3 years ofhealthcare regulatory and transactionalexperience. Applicants should have a stronginterest in and experience with healthcareregulatory issues (including Stark,fraud/abuse, HIPAA, licensure andreimbursement matters) and corporatetransactional/M&A experience. Candidatesshould possess strong academic credentials,excellent communication, drafting andwriting skills, superior legal and practicalproblem-solving skills and the ability tointeract with government regulators. We arelooking for individuals who enjoy working ina team environment and seek opportunitiesto work on a broad range of regulatorymatters and business transactions in thehealthcare industry. Candidates are alsorequired to have a Juris Doctorate from anAmerican Bar Association accredited lawschool and be an active member in goodstanding with the North Carolina Bar as ofthe agreed employment start date or withina reasonable period thereafter.









Visual ID: 5393




Experienced Wage and Hour Attorney (Flushing, New York)Troy Law, PLLC (Flushing, New York)


Practice Area(s): Employment


Job Location(s): Flushing, New York (United States)

Description:Troy Law is seeking Experienced Wage and HourAssociates. We are a fast-growing EmploymentLitigation Boutique in Flushing, Queens, NY whoseprimarily focus is fighting for underpaid andoverworked immigrant workers throughout the UnitedStates.

Primary responsibilities include managing andassigning cases to junior associates, directing theresearching and drafting of discovery requests andresponses, motions, and other forms ofcorrespondence to courts, supervising intakes ofclients in Chinese and/or Spanish, appearing beforefederal and state court, and preparing for andconducting depositions.

This position is a great opportunity for attorneys witha demonstrated interest in employment wage-and-hour law.

Requirements: Candidates must have at least two (2) years of

relevant TRIAL experience in wage-and-hour andemployment discrimination law before US districtcourts;

who is Admitted in New York Federal Bar for atleast one (1) year, and preferably in New Jersey;

The ideal candidate is diligent, detailed-oriented,well-versed in research and articulate on aprofessional level and able to work independently.

Ability to speak Chinese and/or Spanish preferred,but not required.

Working at Troy Law puts you at the cutting edge ofthe nation's wage-and-hour and employmentlitigation advocacy. We are one of the largest firms incase load in the nation's Fair Labor Standards Actwage-and-hour litigation, and the largest firm in caseload for the Chinese-American immigrant community,with over 300 cases pending in federal and statecourts throughout the nation.

It is a challenge that demands a demonstratedinterest in the employment and consumer protectionlaw, the keen intellectual curiosity of an academicand a passion for public interest. The experience,exposure and relationships you gain here will put youon a path to a distinguished career in the publicservices. The connections you forge and theexperience you gain are invaluable, and Troy Teamalumni have gone on become federal and statejudicial clerks, civil rights attorneys at the ACLU,



Legal Aid Society, and Public Defenders' Offices,leaders in the ABA, NYSBA, and NYC Bar Non-Profit/Public Interest Sector, and associates at Big Law.

To apply, send a resume with writing sample, coverletter, school transcript, & list of cases in which youappear as the attorney of record. Please apply only ifyou meet all of the requirements above.

Summarize your Employment Law Trial Experience ina Table Format with the following pertinentinformation: • Complaint Filing Date;• Court;• Index Number;• Brief Description of Nature of Case (Wage-and-Houror Employment Discrimination, including whether thecase is a class-action case); and• Your involvement in the case (in intake,computation of damages, motion drafting, and otherpertinent information).

All your information will be kept confidential.

Successful candidates must be available for an in-person interview in Flushing, Queens. The schedulingis flexible.




Contact: Ms Tiffany TroyHR Coordinator41-25 Kissena Blvd, Suite 119 Flushing, New York11355 United Stateshttp://troypllc.com




ID: 5387

http://troypllc.com/




Instructor/Assistant Professor Justice Admin/CriminologyUniversity of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Johnstown PA)



Job Location(s): Johnstown, Pennsylvania (United States)

Description:The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, a four-year undergraduate college of the University ofPittsburgh, invites applications for a non-tenurestream Instructor or Assistant Professor of JusticeAdministration and Criminology, beginningSeptember 2020. Ph.D. or ABD in Criminal Justice orrelated field preferred, MA or JD and prior collegeteaching experience required. Prior relevantprofessional experience is also strongly preferred.

We are seeking an individual who will assist in thedevelopment of the major, particularly in the area offorensic sciences, and work closely with localagencies to create innovative experiential learningopportunities in the surrounding community.Individual will teach introductory and advancedcriminal justice courses, including courses in forensicsciences and criminal investigations. Facultymembers teach four courses each semester.Continuing professional development and collegeservice expected. Candidates should exhibit skill andenthusiasm in teaching undergraduates and bewilling to participate in all phases of departmental,divisional, and college activities.




Contact: Search ChairDepartment of Justice Administration andCriminology450 Schoolhouse Road Johnstown , Pennsylvania15904 United States




Requested Document Notes: To apply, candidates should send current curriculumvitae; a statement about teaching and researchinterests; current official undergraduate andgraduate transcripts; and any materials related totheir teaching experience, including recent coursesyllabi and student opinion surveys. Applicantsshould also arrange to have three current originalletters of reference sent directly to the searchcommittee.Required Attachments: Cover Letter, CurriculumVitae, Letters of Recommendation, TeachingStatement, Teaching Evaluations, Sample Syllabi




ID: 5370



Staff AttorneyLaurel Legal Services, Inc. (Greensburg, PA)




Description:STAFF ATTORNEY

LAUREL LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Laurel Legal Services, Inc., which provides free legalaid to indigent clients in a six county service area,including Cambria, Westmoreland, Clarion, Jefferson,Armstrong and Indiana County, is currently seekingapplicants for a Staff Attorney position. This positionis based out of the Johnstown office in CambriaCounty, but will require travel both within CambriaCounty as well as the other counties Laurel Legalserves.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF THE WORK:

This work primarily involves assisting, counseling andrepresenting low income clients and victims ofdomestic violence in all aspects of a legal problemincluding housing, landlord and tenant issues,custody, unemployment, social security, debtcollection, foreclosures, guardianships, expungementsand clean slate cases, bankruptcy, utility shut offs,Protection from Abuse actions, and other relatedmatters. Staff attorneys will be expected tointerview, gather of facts, identify and clarify legalproblems or issues, discuss of various optionsavailable to the client and formulate appropriatestrategies to deal with this particular problem, whichmay include full representation before Common Pleasand Appellate Courts, magisterial district justices,hearing officers, or other administrative bodies,negotiation with other parties and counsel, andpreparation of pleadings and defending clients.

Staff Attorneys are expected to be aware of andapply/implement rules, regulations, and instructionsof Laurel Legal Services Inc. and its funding sources,as well as Pennsylvania substantive and proceduralrules. This includes proper case management(including case closings), documentation and filemaintenance. It also includes maintaining a workingknowledge of program priorities, client eligibilityrequirements, and various funders and reportingrequirements. Anyone hired for this position willreceived ongoing training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ TRAINING ANDEXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a college or university with aB.S. or B.A;



• Graduation from an American Bar Associationaccredited law school

• A Pennsylvania Law License

• 1-3 year’s legal experience or a combinationof equivalent experience or training. Specializedexperience in a legal services program or other skillsmay substitute for amount of time, as determined bythe Executive Director.

• This position will be based out of CambriaCounty, Johnstown, Pennsylvania but may requiresignificant travel within Laurel Legal Services’ 6County service area.

BENEFITS:

Extensive fringe benefits including medicalinsurance, paid holidays, accrued vacation and sickleave, disability insurance, CLE credits, student loanassistance, and fixed work hours.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit their applicationnot later than January 17, 2020. Interviews willbegin immediately, however this position will remainopen until it is filled. To apply, please submit thefollowing documents:

- A cover letter

- A current resume that includes all experience,education, training, outside activities, and otherinformation relative to the position.

- A list of references, where available.




Contact: Mr. Charles I. HimmelreichActing Executive Director16 E. Otterman Street Greensburg, Pennsylvania15601 United Stateshttp://www.laurellegalservices.org



Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Writing Sample

ID: 5319

http://www.laurellegalservices.org/




BILINGUAL (Spanish/English) STAFF ATTORNEY Granger, WANorthwest Immigrant Rights Project

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location(s):Granger, Washington United States

Job Description:BILINGUAL (Spanish/English)

STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION

Granger, WA

Full time, exempt

https://nwirp.org/jobs

SUMMARY:

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a Spanish-speaking attorney, or law graduate who took the July 2019—orwill take the Winter 2020—bar examination, to provide directrepresentation, community outreach and education to individualsseeking legal assistance in a variety of immigration matters.

This position is based in NWIRP’s Granger Office, which is locatedin Granger, WA, a city of over 3,000 people located in a rural area25 miles southeast of Yakima. From this location, the office servesclients from across Central and Eastern Washington. The officehas a staff of ten and serves a client base consisting largely offarmworkers and their families.

The staff attorney will provide legal assistance to communitymembers through: (1) direct representation (2) individualconsultations; (3) self-help assistance in the form of communityworkshops and legal clinics; and (4) community education. Theattorney will focus on providing representation and legalassistance on a wide range of immigration cases including mattersinvolving removal proceedings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status(SIJS) petitions and applicable state court custody matters,asylum applications, protections for survivors of domestic violenceand other crimes (including U visas), and citizenship applications.The staff attorney may also be assigned work relating to otherimmigration matters as needed.

Beginning annual salary is $64,201 for a licensed attorney with noexperience and is higher for attorneys with specific types ofexperience. For example, for someone with 10 years of non-profitimmigration attorney experience the annual salary would be$87,624; 20 years = $103,889.

NWIRP is proud to be a unionized employer and this full timeposition is covered by NWIRP’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.NWIRP offers a generous benefits package, including 100% ofpremiums for excellent health, vision and dental plans; 3%employer retirement contributions; disability/life/AD&D coverage;annual leave of 16 paid vacation days, 13 paid holidays, 12 paidhealth-related days; 12 weeks of paid parenthood leave after 6months of employment; partially paid sabbatical after 6 years ofemployment.



COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY, EQUITY AND REPRESENTATION:

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project is an equal opportunityemployer committed to having a diverse staff, board, andvolunteer base reflective of the communities we serve and thatenhances our ability to create a vibrant environment where allmembers of the NWIRP community thrive. We strongly encourageapplications from people of color, immigrants (includingindividuals who were formerly detained, undocumented, or whohave navigated the immigration legal system), women, peoplewith disabilities, members of the LGBT community, and otherunderrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

It is the policy of NWIRP to comply with all applicable federal,state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.NWIRP is committed to providing a work environment free fromdiscrimination and harassment. NWIRP does not discriminate onthe basis of class, race, color, sex, marital status, sexualorientation, gender identity, veteran status, political ideology,age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence ofany sensory, mental, or physical disability. Excepting any unduehardship, NWIRP will provide reasonable accommodations uponrequest for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selectionprocess.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Conduct intakes, by phone and in person, and interview clients togather or clarify information;

-Establish, organize, and maintain files;

-Provide direct representation to persons submitting affirmativeapplications with USCIS and the Department of State;

-Provide direct representation to persons in removal proceedingsbefore the Immigration Court, on appeal to the Board ofImmigration Appeals or before the federal courts, and before theDepartment of Homeland Security;

-Provide direct representation to persons in state custodyproceedings, as needed;

-Provide direct representation and other forms of legal assistanceto individuals in a wide range of immigration matters;

-Conduct presentations, workshops, legal clinics and individualconsultations in Spanish and English;

-Perform administrative tasks related to grant reporting and otherrequirements;

-Participate in NWIRP’s outreach, community education anddevelopment efforts;

-Perform other tasks as required and directed by supervisorystaff.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use handsto finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk andhear; utilize a phone, computer, keyboard, pen and paper.

Emotional demands: While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to discuss topics including, but not



limited, to discrimination, domestic abuse and violence.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

-Law degree, or commitment to taking the Winter 2020 barexamination;

-Admission to the bar of any state in the U.S. (will consider a lawgraduate planning on taking the next bar examination);

-Demonstrated commitment to advancing and defendingimmigrant rights and willingness to support NWIRP’s mission,vision, and values;

-Excellent written and oral communication skills;

-Commitment to working in a diverse working environment;

-Fluent in English and Spanish;

-Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently;

-Proficiency in use of web-based software, MS Word and MSExcel; and

-The applicant must have a valid driver’s license and access to avehicle as the position involves some travel

REPORTS TO:

Supervising Attorney, Granger Office

TO APPLY:

Please see https://www.nwirp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/NWIRPGrangerStaffAttorney2019.12.pdffor the email to which you may send your resume with the subject“Staff Attorney Application - NAME”. Full consideration will begiven to those who apply by January 31, 2020, but applicationswill be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled




Contact: Human Resources615 2nd Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 United States


How To Apply: https://nwirp.org/jobs


Visual ID: 5291



Staff Associate - LitigationSteptoe & Johnson, PLLC (Bridgeport, Charleston, Huntington, andMorgantown, WV.




Description:Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is seeking a staff associate withpractice ranging from entry level to 3 years of generallitigation experience for its Charleston, WV office. Qualified candidates should have litigation experiencecommensurate with time in practice, strong writing andanalytical skills, excellent academic credentials, and adesire to appear in court. Experience with litigation infederal courts and experience with complex, high-profile,high-dollar litigation is particularly helpful. We offer acompetitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefitspackage. This staff associate role is designed to be part ofa client service team and ideal for a lawyer who doesnot seek to be in a partner-track position, but wants tocontinue providing top-quality legal representation for thefirm’s clients.

Steptoe & Johnson is among the NLJ’s Top 150 law firms,with 14 offices in 6 states. In addition to litigation, Steptoe& Johnson’s core strengths include energy, transactional,and labor and employment law, with over 275 attorneysworking in 40 practice areas. With roots dating back morethan a century, the firm has a long history of successborne of focused client service and congenial workingrelationships with the firm. Steptoe & Johnson providesequal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment without regard to race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin,age, disability, genetic information, marital status,amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordancewith applicable federal, state and local laws.




Contact: Claire ThorntonCoordinator, Recruiting & Professional DevelopmentP.O. Box 1616 United Center, 1085 Van Voorhis Rd., Suite400 Morgantown, West Virginia 26507-1616 United States


How to Apply: https://www.steptoe-johnson.com/careers

Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Writing Sample

ID: 5281



Litigation attorney wantedHamilton, Burgess, Young & Pollard, PLLC (Fayetteville, WV)


Practice Area(s): Administrative

Description:Seeking an attorney motivated to learn litigation fromthe Plaintiff's perspective. Our firm litigates cases onbehalf of consumers and injured people in SouthernWest Virginia. We are one of the few firms thathandle bankruptcy and affirmative claims on behalf ofconsumers against their creditors and debt collectors.We also have a very active personal injury practice.Our offices are located in Princeton and Fayetteville,WV. No prior experience necessary, we're happy totrain the right candidate.

Desired Class Level: 3L, Graduate/Alumni


Expiration Date: March 7, 2020

Contact: Steven R. Broadwater, Jr.PartnerPO Box 959 Fayetteville, West Virginia 25840 UnitedStateshttps://www.hamiltonburgess.com/




ID: 5266

https://www.hamiltonburgess.com/




Staff Associate - Labor & EmploymentSteptoe & Johnson, PLLC (Bridgeport, Charleston, Huntington, andMorgantown, WV.


Practice Area(s): Labor

Job Location(s): Morgantown, West Virginia (United States)

Description:Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is seeking a staff associate with3+ years of general litigation experience for itsMorgantown, WV office. Experience with labor andemployment is preferred but not required. Qualifiedcandidates should have litigation experiencecommensurate with time in practice, strong writing andanalytical skills, and excellent academic credentials. Experience with written discovery, motions practice, briefwriting, depositions and witness interviews is particularlyhelpful. We offer a competitive starting salary and acomprehensive benefits package. This staff associate roleis designed to be part of a client service team and ideal fora lawyer who does not seek to be in a partner-trackposition, but wants to continue providing top-quality legalrepresentation for the firm’s clients.

Steptoe & Johnson is among the NLJ’s Top 150 law firms,with 14 offices in 6 states. In addition to litigation, Steptoe& Johnson’s core strengths include energy, transactional,and labor and employment law, with over 275 attorneysworking in 40 practice areas. With roots dating back morethan a century, the firm has a long history of successborne of focused client service and congenial workingrelationships with the firm. Steptoe & Johnson providesequal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment without regard to race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin,age, disability, genetic information, marital status,amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordancewith applicable federal, state and local laws.




Contact: Claire ThorntonCoordinator, Recruiting & Professional DevelopmentP.O. Box 1616 United Center, 1085 Van Voorhis Rd., Suite400 Morgantown, West Virginia 26507-1616 United States


How to Apply: https://www.steptoe-johnson.com/careers


ID: 5269



Judicial ClerkJudge Joseph K. Reeder - Circuit Judge - West Virginia's 29th Ju(Putnam County, WV)



Job Location(s): Winfield, West Virginia (United States)

Description:The Administrative Office of The Supreme Court ofAppeals of West Virginia Position AnnouncementTWENTY-NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUTNAM COUNTYEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Winfield, West VirginiaPosition open until filled (Posted 10-31-2019) ThePosition The Administrative Office of the SupremeCourt of Appeals of West Virginia (“AO”) is nowaccepting resumes for the position of Circuit JudgeLaw Clerk for the Honorable Joseph Reeder. Thisposition works under the direct supervision of JudgeJoseph Reeder in the Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit,Putnam County, WV. This is a salaried position. Theposition is described as follows: CIRCUIT JUDGE LAWCLERK Pay Scale: The annual salary for those whoare not members of the West Virginia State Bar is$50,946.00, plus benefits, and the annual salary forthose who are members of the West Virginia StateBar is $59,538.00, plus benefits. Documentation fromthe West Virginia State Bar, i.e., Bar Dues Statement,will be required to receive the higher salary. PositionPurpose: The Circuit Court Law Clerk will beresponsible for providing legal support to JudgeJoseph Reeder. The position is a unique opportunityto learn court operations from the inside out, andgain invaluable “real life” practical experience whileworking in a challenging, high volume, highly-variableand fast-paced environment. Minimum Qualifications:A successful candidate must possess excellent legalresearch and writing skills. The candidate must alsopossess the ability to communicate clearly andconcisely. Ability to exercise good judgment andmaintain tact, composure, and confidentiality. Thecandidate must possess strong organizational skillsand attention to detail. All circuit judge law clerksmust sit for the West Virginia Bar Examination eachtime it is offered. The failure to pass the West VirginiaBar Examination within two (2) attempts will result ina loss of employment. West Virginia Bar Examinationfailures predating judicial employment count towardthe two (2) attempts. Any person who has failed theWest Virginia Bar Examination, or any barexamination, two (2) or more times is ineligible forthese positions. Once a person passes the WestVirginia Bar Examination, the issue of barexamination failures is moot. Additionally, theminimum law school G.P.A. for these positions is 2.2.Duties and Responsibilities: Each law clerk mighthave a broad spectrum of duties to perform, as everyjudge has specific legal and administrative supportthat they require of their law clerk. Duties andresponsibilities may include, but are not limited to:



Perform legal research, Prepare confidential legalmemoranda, Attend court hearings, Draft ordersand opinions, Advise and assist judge with legalissues, Conduct discovery conferences, Respondto attorneys and self-represented litigants, and Monitor the court’s docket. Page 2 of 2 CriminalBackground Check: All successful candidates mustsubmit to a criminal background check.Compensation and Benefits include: Competitivesalary based on experience and qualifications, Medical Insurance, Optional Flexible BenefitsCoverage (dental, vision, disability, and excessmedical), Life insurance, Defined benefit pensionplan, Section 457 deferred compensation plan, 12paid holidays, and Annual and sick leave. TheAdministrative Office of the Courts The AO, located inCharleston, West Virginia, provides administrativedirection and support to all elements of the statejudiciary. West Virginia Courts West Virginia has aUnified Court System, under which all state courts,including Circuit Courts, Magistrate Courts, andFamily Courts, are supervised and administered bythe Supreme Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court ofAppeals is also the state’s only appellate court. TheSupreme Court of Appeals and its AdministrativeOffice are located in Charleston and housed in theState Capitol Complex. More information about WestVirginia’s Courts can be found on our website atwww.courtswv.gov. Equal Opportunity in EmploymentIt is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary toprovide equal opportunity in employment for allpersons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain,and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age,disability, religion, sexual orientation, or nationalorigin. Further, it is the policy of the West Virginiajudiciary to maintain a professional workplace inwhich individuals are accorded respect, and anenvironment free of harassment, including verbal orphysical conduct that creates an intimidating orhostile environment for any individual on anyprohibited basis. As an employer with an EqualEmployment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan, theCourt complies with government regulations andrelated Equal Employment Responsibilities whereapplicable. Application Process To apply for thisposition, please direct the following applicationmaterials to the Law Clerk Program Coordinator [email protected]. Cover Letter, Resume, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample,

References (at least three, including currentcontact information), Signed Court EmploymentApplication (available on Court website), and Signed, Notarized Release for Criminal/BackgroundCheck (available on Court website). All of therequested documents and information must bereceived before a final employment decision will bemade. Thank you for your interest in employmentwith the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.


Posting Date: November 14, 2019

http://www.courtswv.gov/Employment_packet.pdf

http://www.courtswv.gov/Employment_packet.pdf




Contact: Jacqueline Lowry




ID: 5159




Attorney Litigation and CorporateMcClelland Legal Search



Description:Attorney (Litigation + Corporate):

Position Type: Full-time, permanent position

Employer Name: Disclosed upon receipt of resume

Job Title: Attorney

Job Description: Our client is looking for an attorneywith 5 years of experience working on a mixture oflitigation matters and corporate matters.

Hiring Criteria: Mix of li tigation and corporateexperience and admitted in Pennsylvania.

Location: Pittsburgh area

Materials requested: Resume

Deadline to apply: No deadline but search is activeand interviews ongoing

Compensation Details: Compensation determined byexperience

Desired years of Experience: 5 years of litigationand corporate experience

How we would like to receive the materials: Interested candidates should send their informationto : [email protected]






Contact: Dianne McClelland



ID: 5120




Associate AttorneyBernard Stuczynski Barnett & Lager, PLLC (Erie, PA)


Practice Area(s): Worker's Compensation

Description:Thriving personal injury law firm seeks litigationattorney who is a recent law school graduate licensedto practice in Pennsylvania or a third-year lawstudent scheduled to take the July 2020 PennsylvaniaBar Examination.

The successful candidate will be personable,intelligent, clever, and have a strong desire to learnand win. The candidate must also be willing and ableto develop evidence and legal theories to supporthis/her client’s cause. We serve clients throughoutwestern and central Pennsylvania—some travel willbe required.

Our firm offers an incentivized compensation andbenefits package with an opportunity for professionalgrowth. Candidate will be handling matters related toPersonal Injury/Motor Vehicle Accidents, Workers’Compensation and Social Security Disability. To learnmore about our firm and our specific areas ofpractice, please visit our website at ErieInjury.com.

If you are prepared to make a career seeking justiceand adequate compensation for injury victims bybattling corporations and insurance companies, thenplease submit your resume and cover letter detailingwhy you possess the necessary qualifications.



Expiration Date: May 1, 2020

Contact: Attorney Adam E. BarnettEsquire234 W 6th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16507-1319United Stateshttp://erieinjury.com

Resume Receipt: E-mail, Other (see below)


How to Apply: Fax 814-454-7488U.S. Mail


ID: 5103

http://erieinjury.com/




Litgation AttorneyHawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP (Charleston, WV)




Description:Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a well-rounded, highly-motivated litigation attorney with 1-3 years of experience for its Charleston, WV office.The successful candidate must have an active BarLicense, strong academic credentials, andwillingness to learn and gain trial experience from adedicated and successful litigation team. Thisopportunity offers a broad experience base totalented attorneys who wish to join a successdriven, vibrant team.

HPY represents a variety of clients from globalcorporations to small local businesses and individualclients in high-risk litigation and business disputesacross the country and U.S. Territories. Thesuccessful candidate will be a part of a nationalteam of 300 lawyers and professional staff spreadacross ten offices located in Atlanta, Austin,Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Napa, NewYork, St. Louis, and San Francisco.

HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by afull, comprehensive benefits package includingMedical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance,Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long Term Disabilityand Profit Sharing.

Desired Class Level: 3L, LLM, Graduate/Alumni

Posting Date: October 15, 2019


Contact: Ms. Dawn AndersonChief Human Resources Officer303 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 4000 Atlanta ,Georgia 30308 United Stateshttp://hpylaw.com

Resume Receipt: E-mail, Accumulate Online



Requested Document Notes: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript and WritingSample

ID: 5052

http://hpylaw.com/




AttorneyMcClelland Legal Search





Description:Attorney (Civil Litigation + Family Law + Reviewingand Revising Corp Agreements):

Position Type: Full-time, permanent position

Employer Name: Disclosed upon receipt of resume

Job Title: Attorney

Job Description: Our client is looking for anattorney that has 5 - 10 years of experience. Theposition is a unique mix of civil litigation, family lawand business/corporate contract review anddrafting.

Hiring Criteria: The successful candidate shouldhave a mix of litigation. family law and transactional(revising and reviewing corporate agreements)experience and admitted in Pennsylvania.




Compensation Details: Compensation determinedby experience

Desired years of Experience: 5 - 10 years ofrelevant experience

How we would like to receive the materials:



Interested candidates should send their informationto : [email protected]


Posting Date: October 10, 2019



Contact: Cynthia McClelland426 Frick Building 437 Grant Street Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania 15219 United States



Additional Documents: Other Documents

Requested Document Notes: Send Resume to:[email protected]

ID: 5042




Corporate AttorneyMcClelland Legal Search



Description:Corporate Attorney:

Position Type: We have several full-time,permanent positions

Employer Name: This will be discussed once aresume is submitted

Job Title: The junior positions are CorporateAssociate , and the more senior ones may be counselor of counsel, depending on experience

Job Description: We have several positions atvarious ranges of experience, from 3 years throughmore senior to partner level. The experience willideally involve M&A, venture capital and generalcorporate work. Securities experience is a plus.

Hiring Criteria: Experience with M&A, venturecapital and general corporate work. Admitted in PA,reciprocity eligible and/or willing to take the PA bar.


Materials requested: Resume , law schooltranscript and deal sheet


Compensation Details: Compensation determinedby experience

Desired years of Experience: 3+ years throughpartner level experience

How we would like to receive the materials:Interested candidates should send theirinformation to : [email protected]


Posting Date: September 3, 2019








ID: 4939




Litigation AttorneyMcClelland Legal Search



Description:Litigation Attorneys:

Position Type: Full-time, permanent positions

Employer Name: Multiple Law firms

Job Title: Litigation Attorney - title may varydepending on experience level

Job Description: We have multiple litigation positionswith Pittsburgh clients. Because the positions crossvarious levels of experience we are acceptingresumes with any level of experience, new graduatesthrough partner level.

Hiring Criteria: Litigation experience and admittedin Pennsylvania.




Compensation Details: Compensation determined byexperience

Desired years of Experience: new graduates throughpartner level How we would like to receive the materials: Interested candidates should send their informationto : [email protected]


Posting Date: September 3, 2019








ID: 4940



Associate Attorney West VirginiaThe Nestor Law Office: William T. Nestor, PLLC (Elkins, WV)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location(s):Elkins, West Virginia United States

Job Description:Small town WV law firm is looking for anassociate attorney to help expand servicesprovided. Law firm was established in 2005and currently has (2) lawyers, (2) supportstaff - one of which is a certified paralegal.The ideal candidate will desire to engage inthe practice of family law and criminallitigation. The Nestor Law Office is presentlya personal injury, criminal defense, andbankruptcy law firm.

Salary is fixed and is also tied to income theassociate attorney produces. First yearexpectations should be 45K-65K per year.

We do not require a transcript.

West Virginia bar admission or ability tobecome licensed to practice law in WestVirginia in the near future is required.


Posting Date: June 27, 2019


Contact: Mgr. William T. NestorMgr.1062 Harrison Avenue Elkins, West Virginia26241 United States

Resume Receipt: Email Resume, Online


Visual ID: 4721




Real Estate Associate | DenverBallard Spahr LLP (Philadelphia, PA)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location(s):Denver, Colorado United States

Job Description:Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking an associate with a minimum of three years ofsophisticated transactional real estate experience for our FinanceDepartment in Denver. Qualified candidates will have distinguishedacademic credentials and relevant transactional experience (finance, salesand acquisitions, leasing and commercial development). This is an excellentopportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment. AmLaw 100law firm experience and active bar license in CO preferred.

Ballard Spahr has an industry-leading finance practice. We represent a widevariety of institutional clients nationwide, including commercial andinvestment banks, finance companies, life insurance companies, real estatelenders, bond underwriters, private equity firms, investors and developers,and major non-profits.

Ballard Spahr LLP is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, andcandidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.




Contact: Kathryn J. BallManager of Attorney Growth and Integration1735 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 United States


How To Apply: Please apply at:http://selfapply.ballardspahr.com/viRecruitSelfApply/ReApplicantEmail.aspx?Tag=470dc283-5e17-4df0-aa7c-f04e95c9123d


Visual ID: 5479

Law Practice for Sale: An excellent opportunity to acquire a turnkey practice of 40 years

• Located on U.S. Rt. 50, Main Street Romney, WV• Two-story brick building, including all contents (second story currently being used

for storage_• Off street parking• Attorney/Owner may stay on part-time to effect a smooth business transition • For more information, call (304) 822-7003• M-Th 8:00a.m. - Noon or 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.