Under the general direction of the Attorney General, this position requires legal professional work which is related to various legal areas.
Work in this class is performed in accordance with established rules, policies and procedures and laws; however, an employee is expected to exercise initiative and judgment in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position. An employee is expected to appear before the courts on behalf of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands in criminal and civil cases; to render written opinions on legal questions related to the various government departments and agencies; and to prepare legal documents and instruments in which the Government of the United States Virgin Islands has an interest. All work is subject to review by the Attorney General while in draft form, upon his or her request.
Responsibilities
DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)
Appears for and represents the Executive branch of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands in all civil and criminal proceedings in which the Government has an interest.
Prosecutes all offense against the law of the United States Virgin Islands in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands.
Represents the Government of the United States Virgin Islands in all appeals before the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands and Federal appeals courts.
Performs legal research regarding representation before the courts in behalf of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands.
Interviews witnesses, victims and law enforcement officers to ascertain facts of each case and correlates findings to prepare cases before the courts.
Provides legal advice to all executive departments, boards, commissions, agencies, instrumentalities and officers of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands.
Drafts pleadings, briefs, motions, orders and other court related documents required for prosecuting cases.
Researches and drafts legal opinions related to the government departments and their operations.
Drafts regulations, contracts and other legal instruments in which the Government of the United States Virgin Islands has an interest.
Reviews legal instruments prepared by other government attorneys and advises as to legal sufficiency.
Prepares correspondence related to innumerable legal areas.
Attends conferences related to innumerable legal areas.
Performs other related work as required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school, having earned a Juris Doctor degree. Admission to practice before the highest court of any state or territory. Must be in good standing.
Application Process
Please send a cover letter and resume to Careers@doj.vi.gov
