Assistant Legal Counsel Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands Island District St. Croix USVI

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Posted: Oct. 25, 2022

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Title

Assistant Legal Counsel

Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands

Island District – St. Croix

Position Summary

An Assistant Legal Counsel works as member of the legal division to contribute to the Legislature's drafting and legal functions. Provides a full range of legal services from legal research to assisting with litigation, while contributing to the legal mandates outlined in the rules of the Legislature. Number of positions to be filled: One.

Duties and Responsibilities

Attend legislative committee meetings and sessions to answer technical and legal questions concerning legislation and give legal advice on matters before the Legislature

Draft, examine, analyze and research legislative proposals and issues, legislation and amendments to legislation

Independently research and draft or work with other staff to draft written work product, including legal opinions and research memorandums

Provide legal sufficiency recommendations for Legislative contracts, leases, permits, and other documents

Litigate certain cases involving the Legislature

Develop or conduct in-house professional development or training presentations for Senators and staff

Work one-on-one with newly elected Senators to help them develop and enhance their knowledge of the legislative process

Assist in the preparation of materials for publication such as digests and indexes

Assist with maintaining accurate records of legislative history, including subject and bill tracking indexes

Research and facilitate training on written instructions such as The Official Drafting Manual to which all bills, resolutions, amendments and other legislation must conform

Maintain confidentiality of information acquired and records pursuant to the VI Rules of Professional Responsibility and Rules

Verify the accuracy of enrolled bills passed by the Legislature

Work collaboratively with other divisions such as Journal, and Archives Divisions to complete tasks

Able to work long hours during Legislative Sessions, Special Sessions and Committee Meetings

Completing special projects, duties prescribed in the Legislative rules and other assigned tasks

Physical Demands

Strength, dexterity, coordination, visual acuity, and vision to use a computer for long periods of time while sitting, stand intermittently, recognize people, words, and numbers, handle files and single pieces of paper; and occasionally lift up to 5 lbs. such as equipment, files, and other reference materials. Hearing and speaking to follow proceedings and provide complex answers to legal questions. Moving from place to place within the campus; some reaching for items above and below desk level.

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, ability to adopt quickly and work effectively with all.

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including skill in objectivity and reasoning.

Ability to consistently display sound judgment, to be detailed-oriented and to be independent from third-party influence.

Ability to write and communicate clearly, persuasively and concisely.

Extensive knowledge of constitutional law with strong skills in statutory interpretation and construction.

Experience

At least five years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in a public

agency.

Education/Certification

Graduation from an ABA accredited law school and admitted in good standing to the Virgin Islands Bar or a bar of any U.S. State or territory; if not admitted to the VI Bar, will be required to be admitted within one year of employment.

To Apply

Applicants can apply by forwarding their credentials to: hr@legvi.org

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