Law Clerk

The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ROANE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Spencer, West Virginia Position open until filled (Posted: May 7, 2026) The Position The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (AO) is now accepting resumes for the position of Circuit Judge Law Clerk for the Honorable Anita Harold Ashley. This position works under the direct supervision of Judge Anita Harold Ashley in the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Roane County, Spencer, WV. This is a salaried position. The position is described as follows: CIRCUIT JUDGE LAW CLERK Pay Scale: The annual salary for those who are not members of the West Virginia State Bar is $58,696.00, plus benefits, and the annual salary for those who are members of the West Virginia State Bar is $67,900.00, plus benefits. Documentation from the West Virginia State Bar, i.e., Bar Dues Statement, will be required to receive the higher salary. Law Clerks who are active members of the West Virginia State Bar in good standing when hired will be paid at the Level corresponding to his or her years of experience as an active member in good standing of the West Virginia Bar up to a maximum credit of five (5) years of Clerk Service. Law Clerks are eligible for advancement in salary levels based upon years of service as a law clerk employed by the Court or for creditable experience as a licensed attorney as described above. Credit for years of service will only be given for years of service as a Supreme Court or Circuit Court Judicial Law Clerk worked after July 1, 2005. I 0,1,2,3 years $67,900.00 II 4,5,6 years $71,900.00 III 7,8,9 years $75,900.00 IV 10,11,12 years $79,900.00 V 13,14,15,16,17 years $83,900.00 VI 18,19,20,21,22,23,24 years $87,900.00 VII 25 or more years $91,900.00 *Years of Credited Experience Completed. Example: A Law Clerk will move to Step 2 after completing four (4) full years of service and beginning their fifth year. Position Purpose The Circuit Court Law Clerk will be responsible for providing legal support to Judge Anita Harold Ashley . The position is a unique opportunity to learn court operations from the inside out and gain invaluable practical experience while working in a challenging, high volume, highly-variable and fast-paced environment. Minimum Qualifications A successful candidate must possess excellent legal research and writing skills. The candidate must also possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain tact, composure, and confidentiality. The candidate must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. All circuit judge law clerks must be current members or become members of the West Virginia State Bar and/or sit for the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) each time it is offered. The failure to pass the Uniform Bar Examination within two (2) attempts will result in a loss of employment. West Virginia Bar Examination/Uniform Bar Examination failures predating judicial employment count toward the two (2) attempts. Any person who has failed the West Virginia Bar Examination, the UBE, or any bar examination two (2) or more times is ineligible for these positions. Once a person passes the Uniform Bar Examination, the issue of bar examination failures is moot. Additionally, the minimum law school GPA for these positions is 2.2. Duties and Responsibilities Perform legal research Prepare confidential legal memoranda Attend court hearings, as requested Draft orders and opinions Advise and assist judge with legal issues Conduct discovery conferences Respond to attorneys and self-represented litigants Monitor the court’s docket Criminal Background Check All successful candidates must submit to a criminal background check. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Years of Service salary increases 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 Annual and sick leave Equal Opportunity in Employment It is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. Further, it is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to maintain a professional workplace in which individuals are accorded respect, and an environment free of harassment, including verbal or physical conduct that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for any individual on any prohibited basis. As an employer with an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan, the Court complies with government regulations and related Equal Employment Responsibilities where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr