Judicial Law Clerk

Overview

Montgomery County Circuit Court seeks Judicial Law Clerk candidates for the FY27 term (Sept. 1, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2027). The Judicial Law Clerk is customarily a 1-year term.

• Conducting legal research and assisting in drafting opinions.
• Attending court proceedings.
• Assisting in preparation for upcoming court cases.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Juris Doctorate degree (LAW DEGREE) with demonstrable knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and democratic political processes required.

Starting salary $65,195; plus excellent benefits; including health, dental and vision, life, disability, retirement, flexible spending plan, wellness programs, and more.

Interested candidates should apply online at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The position is open until filled. For more information or to request application assistance for disabilities, contact Human Resources at .

Montgomery County, VA, is committed to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) organization, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation/gender/identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.