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Assistant Counsel (Norfolk)
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. The Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) has been serving the Department since 1941 and is committed to developing innovative legal solutions to the business and other challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps to enhance the war fighting capability of the Naval Service. You will find our attorneys stationed across the United States and worldwide, working with Navy and Marine Corps personnel wherever the Department's business is conducted. DON OGC also offers a great place to build a career. Based on the DON OGC annual employee survey, DON OGC attorneys consistently report the highest marks for workforce collegiality, cooperation, and meaningful, high quality work.
Associate Attorney (Norfolk)
The position requires the ability to eventually handle two pre-litigation teams and the associated clients, ensuring outstanding work to either settle cases or move them to our litigation department. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, seeking a career rather than just a job, possess leadership skills, and eager to be part of a growing personal injury practice with a vision to be the premier personal injury firm in Hampton Roads and beyond. Salary, bonuses, and benefits will depend on your experience and ability to succeed in this position.
Email your cover letter and resume to jhurley@cooperhurley.com with the subject line "I want a career."
Family Law Practice at Ernest Law Group, PLC
Are you passionate about family law and eager to make a meaningful impact in a thriving legal practice? Ernest Law Group, PLC, a well-established, woman-owned law firm in the heart of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated attorney to join our expanding family law team. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys looking to grow their careers in a supportive, dynamic environment.
About Us:
Ernest Law Group, PLC, is a medium-sized, modern boutique law firm recognized for delivering outstanding legal representation. We specialize in family law, immigration, estate planning, employment law, and personal injury, and our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation in the community.
The Role:
As a member of our family law team, you’ll work on a wide range of matters, including contested and uncontested divorces, child custody, spousal and child support, adoptions, guardianships, prenuptial agreements, mediations, and protective orders. You’ll have the chance to take on immediate responsibilities, with exposure to all facets of a busy law firm, allowing you to build your practice and develop your skills.
Why Join Us?
- Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level with real responsibility from day one and the chance to develop your expertise across diverse family law cases.
- Supportive Environment: Whether you’re an experienced attorney or just starting out, you’ll find a collaborative team ready to support you. We offer a dedicated mentor for less experienced candidates to ensure your success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule and a pro-rata pay scale that respects your time and commitments.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide group plan accidental and short-term disability insurance, with eligibility based on participation requirements.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking candidates who are client-focused, tech-savvy, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. You must be licensed to practice law in Virginia. Whether you’re looking to build on your existing experience or start a new chapter in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 per year, based on experience and performance.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking law firm with a commitment to excellence, please submit your cover letter and resume to aernest@ernestlawgroup.net. We value your privacy, and all submissions will be kept confidential.
Take the next step in your legal career with Ernest Law Group, PLC—where your growth is our priority.
Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. The Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel has been serving the Department since 1941 and is committed to developing innovative legal solutions to the business and other challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps to enhance the war fighting capability of the Naval Service. You will find our attorneys stationed across the United States and worldwide, working with Navy and Marine Corps personnel wherever the Department's business is conducted. DON OGC also offers a great place to build a career. Based on the DON OGC annual employee survey, DON OGC attorneys consistently report the highest marks for workforce collegiality, cooperation, and meaningful, high quality work.
There is an anticipated vacancy for an attorney to serve as an Assistant Counsel within the Office of Counsel, Military Sealift Command (MSC) headquarters office located in Norfolk, VA. This position will be located in Norfolk, VA. The MSC Office of Counsel provides legal services to MSC headquarters and field activities. MSC is a major Navy Command and the Navy component of the joint service United States Transportation Command. MSC is responsible for a variety of missions, including providing strategic sealift for the Department of Defense, direct fleet support to the Navy combatant fleet, and conducting special missions involving the operation of ships for Department of Defense components. MSC is unique in that it is both a fleet operational agency and a procurement activity. MSC operates a fleet of approximately 125 vessels including both Government-owned and privately-owned chartered dry cargo vessels, tankers, naval auxiliary ships, and special mission ships. MSC's Government-owned ships are operated either by civil service mariners or contract operators who employ private sector mariners. The Office of Counsel has a varied workload covering the full range of the DON OGC practice areas, with emphasis on federal acquisition law, civilian personnel law, maritime law, fiscal law, ethics and standards of conduct, and information law.
The anticipated vacancy will generally be in the Federal acquisition law practice area, but successful applicants may be required to provide legal services across the full range of OGC practice areas relevant to the MSC mission. The position has a full performance level of GS-14, but may be filled at the GS-11, GS-12, GS-13 or GS-14 level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. To be eligible for selection at the GS-11 level, the applicant must have at least one year of professional legal experience or be a recent law school graduate with superior law student work or activities as demonstrated by: graduating in the top third of their law school class; work or achievement of significance on an official law review or journal; or a special high-level honor, e.g., winning a moot court competition, membership on the law school’s official moot court team, or membership in the Order of the Coif. To be eligible for selection at the GS-12 level, the applicant must have two years of relevant legal experience at the GS-11 (or equivalent) level or be a current GS-12 (or equivalent) attorney within the Federal government. Note that for GS-11 and GS-12 positions only, a second professional law degree (LL.M.) that required at least one full academic year of graduate study may be substituted for one year of professional legal experience. To be eligible for selection at the GS-13 level, the applicant must have more than two years of relevant legal experience. To be eligible for selection at the GS-14 level, the applicant must have at least three and-one-half years of relevant legal experience. The grade level offered will be based upon the successful applicant’s qualifications and funding availability.
Applicants will be evaluated on (1) the quality of their relevant legal experience; (2) their research, analytical and writing skills; (3) the strength of their oral communications skills; and (4) their ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and (5) their interpersonal skills, including their ability to establish effective attorney-client relationships. Experience with the Department of the Navy and/or OGC is not required but may be considered a plus. Applicants with a record of making significant contributions to the advancement of the DON OGC or equivalent Office of the General Counsel or Law Firm/Office beyond the day-to-day legal practice are desired.
The successful applicant must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; be an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia; and be admitted to practice before a state or federal court. U.S. Citizenship is a requirement of the position, and the successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance. Occasional travel may be required.
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter that addresses the evaluation criteria for this position and their interest in the position; two brief legal writing samples (no more than 10 pages each) that demonstrate analytical and/or advocacy abilities (excerpts of larger pieces may be submitted); the two most recent performance appraisals with rating official narrative, if available; and the names and phone numbers of at least three references (not including the current/most recent supervisor) who may be contacted. Attorneys who have graduated from law school less than 5 years prior to the announcement closing date must provide a copy of their law school transcripts, including class rank. Current federal employees must also provide a copy of their most recent SF-50 form. Please redact social security numbers from any submitted documents.
Interested attorneys are encouraged to contact Deputy Counsel, Mr. Trevor A. Rush at (757) 341-5599 or by e-mail at trevor.a.rush.civ@us.navy.mil for more information.
Electronic applications should be sent to Deputy Counsel, Mr. Trevor A. Rush at trevor.a.rush.civ@us.navy.mil. The subject line of the message should state the Personnel Notice Number. Hard copy applications are not being accepted at this time.
This personnel notice will close on July 15, 2024, at 11:59:59 PM EST. Applications must be received by this date and time to be considered.
If the successful applicant is not currently a member of the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, processing of the hiring action can only commence after submission of those items identified in the "Instructions for New OGC Attorneys" (see Careers section at https://www.secnav.navy.mil/OGC/).
NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must specifically claim such eligibility in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF-15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.)
Not all veterans are preference eligible. For a summary of time periods, campaigns, and conditions that entitle an applicant to preference eligibility, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx, https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans, and see the Veterans' Preference Advisor, operated by the Department of Labor at http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/vetspref.htm.
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Relocation expenses are not available.
Land Use Assistant
The Virginia Beach City Attorney’s Office provides effective and efficient legal services, promotes accountability, trust and openness in government and focuses on outcomes that are fair, equitable and balanced while protecting the best interests of the client.
We are seeking an individual with an interest in and knowledge of Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Law. This position requires solid problem-solving and communication skills. The primary functions of the position include advising City departments (Housing, Planning and Agriculture), representing multiple boards and commissions, preparing written opinions based on legal research, representing the City in court on civil and criminal enforcement actions and administrative proceedings. Additional job functions include reviewing contracts and drafting ordinances and resolutions. Excellent writing ability, sharp analytical skills, and strong research abilities are essential. Experience in environmental regulatory, compliance, enforcement and transactional matters is preferred.
This position may be filled as either an Assistant Attorney or Associate City Attorney depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant. The associated pay grades and ranges are as follows:
Assistant Attorney: A.17, $77,479.80 – $120,093.69
Associate City Attorney: A.21, $94,177.20 – $145,974.66
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY, A. 17 $77,479.80 – $120,093.69
Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law.
The positions will remain open until filled.
Please note that residency in the City of Virginia Beach is not a requirement. The positions are an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information and to APPLY, please visit City of Virginia Beach website: www.vbgovcareers.com. EOE
Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
SENIOR ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY, A.19 $85,421.50 – $132,403.33
Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Two (2) years’ experience as a criminal prosecutor, or one (1) year of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years’ experience in the general practice of law.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law. Prior prosecution experience. Prior jury experience of at least five jury trials. Prior experience with body worn camera and/or other digital evidence. Completed post law school Trial Advocacy Course.
DUTIES for both positions:
- Attorney will prosecute misdemeanors and felonies in Circuit and District Courts by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial.
- Attorneys will prepare legal briefs and memoranda of law.
- Attorneys will establish effective relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public.
- Attorneys will maintain accurate files, documenting in writing major or significant actions, and provide sufficient justification to support recommendations.
- Attorneys will prepare briefs in opposition to petitions for appeals to the Court of Appeals.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
The positions will remain open until filled.
Please note that residency in the City of Virginia Beach is not a requirement. The positions are an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information and to APPLY, please visit City of Virginia Beach website: www.vbgovcareers.com. EOE
Associate Commonwealth's Attorney
Associate Commonwealth’s Attorney A.21 $94,177.20 – $145,974.66
MINIMUMS: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; eligibility to practice law in the State of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia; and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Federal District Court. Five (5) years experience as a criminal prosecutor, or four (4) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years experience in the general practice of law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
DUTIES: Attorney will effectively prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in various courts on behalf of the Commonwealth. The attorney will prepare and research criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence and trial strategies in all courts of the Commonwealth by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Duties will also include establishing effective relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public and will perform other job duties as needed. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workload and department needs.
The positions will remain open until filled.
Please note that residency in the City of Virginia Beach is not a requirement. The positions are an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information and to APPLY, please visit City of Virginia Beach website: www.vbgovcareers.com. EOE
Senior Commonwealth's Attorney
Senior Commonwealth’s Attorney A.23 $103,830.40 – $160,937.12
MINIMUMS: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; eligibility to practice law in the State of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia; and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Federal District Court. Fifteen (15) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor, or ten (10) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and five (5) additional years of experience in the general practice of law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
DUTIES: Attorney will effectively prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in various courts on behalf of the Commonwealth. The attorney will prepare and research criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence and trial strategies in all courts of the Commonwealth by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Duties will also include establishing effective relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public and will perform other job duties as needed. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workload and department needs.
The positions will remain open until filled.
Please note that residency in the City of Virginia Beach is not a requirement. The positions are an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information and to APPLY, please visit City of Virginia Beach website: www.vbgovcareers.com. EOE
Attorney, Coleman & Coleman, PLC
Coleman & Coleman, PLC is seeking an attorney for its Virginia Beach office. The areas of practice include residential and commercial real estate transactions, estate planning, and business formation.
The firm desires a candidate who possesses excellent attention to detail, can work with a sense of urgency, and is customer service oriented. The ideal candidate enjoys cultivating relationships and desires to grow along with the firm. The firm offers a competitive salary, opportunity for bonuses, health and retirement plans.
Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia. A minimum of 1-2 years of legal experience is preferred.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Donnie Coleman, Esq. at donnie@colemanbrotherslaw.com.
Assistant Counsel, The Office of General Counsel at Military Sealift Command
Attorney, Parks Zeigler, PLLC
Virginia Beach Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney
VIRGINIA BEACH ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY, A. 17 $77,479.80 – $120,093.69
Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law.
The position will remain open until Feb. 18, 2024.
For more information and to APPLY, please visit City of Virginia Beach website: www.vbgovcareers.com. EOE
Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney
SENIOR ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY, A.19 $85,421.50 – $132,403.33
Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Two (2) years’ experience as a criminal prosecutor, or one (1) year of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years’ experience in the general practice of law.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law. Prior prosecution experience. Prior jury experience of at least five jury trials. Prior experience with body worn camera and/or other digital evidence. Completed post law school Trial Advocacy Course.
The position include but are not limited to: prosecuting misdemeanors and felonies in Circuit and District Courts by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Preparing legal briefs and memoranda of law. Establishing effective relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public. Maintaining accurate files, documenting in writing major or significant actions, and provide sufficient justification to support recommendations. Preparing briefs in opposition to petitions for appeals to the Court of Appeals.
The position will remain open until Feb. 18, 2024.
For more information and to APPLY, please visit City of Virginia Beach website: www.vbgovcareers.com. EOE
Associate Commonwealth's Attorney
Associate Commonwealth’s Attorney A.21 $94,177.20 – $145,974.66
MINIMUMS: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; eligibility to practice law in the State of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia; and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Federal District Court. Five (5) years experience as a criminal prosecutor, or four (4) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years experience in the general practice of law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
DUTIES: Attorney will effectively prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in various courts on behalf of the Commonwealth. The attorney will prepare and research criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence and trial strategies in all courts of the Commonwealth by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Duties will also include establishing effective relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public and will perform other job duties as needed. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workload and department needs.
These positions will be posted until Feb. 18, 2024. These positions are at-will positions serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. For additional information and to apply for these positions please visit www.vbgov.com. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The position will remain open until Feb. 18, 2024.
For more information and to APPLY, please visit City of Virginia Beach website: www.vbgovcareers.com. EOE
Library Program Specialist, Wahab Public Law Library
A vacancy for a part time Library Program Specialist position has just been posted on the WAVE, October 16, 2023, and the position will be open through midnight on October 30, 2023. The position will be located at the Wahab Public Law Library
This vacancy is open to all external and internal candidates. We encourage all staff members who are qualified to apply.
If you meet the minimum qualifications and would like to apply, please go to the WAVE http://www.vbgovcareers.com to complete an application and submit it before midnight October 30th, when this posting/position will close.