Title: Legislative Summer Research Associate
State Role Title: Legislative Summer Research Associate
Hiring Range: 18.00 per hour
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Div of Legislative Services
Location: General Assembly Bldg
Agency Website: https://dls.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
About Us:
The Division of Legislative Services, the non-partisan primary legal and research agency of the Virginia General Assembly, is seeking two law students to serve as Legislative Research Summer Associates for the summer of 2025. The Research Associate will be assigned to work with the Division's attorneys on a variety of research projects, which may include: criminal and civil procedure, natural resources, education, taxation and public finance, transportation, business and commerce, and general laws. The Research Associate will also receive training and participate in legislative drafting. Assignments given to past Research Assistants have been diverse and have included researching and interpreting state and federal law; drafting responses to inquiries from members of the General Assembly regarding legislative matters, historical issues, or public policy; presenting material to legislative bodies; and publishing informational legal materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful candidates must have a strong background in legal research, analysis, and electronic database searching, as well as excellent writing and presentation skills. Applicants should be resourceful, highly self-motivated, and able to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated interest in the practice of public sector law is highly desirable.
Additional Considerations:
The position is full-time during the summer months, with the possibility of continuing part-time during the fall and spring. The position requires in-office presence in Richmond and has the option for some telework days. The desired candidate will be Richmond-based during the summer and either a rising 2nd year or 3rd year law school student. The desired candidate will not work more than 40 hours during the week.
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
To apply, please submit a state application, cover letter, resume, and writing sample to PageUp. Applicant screening will be based on application materials. The posting will be removed once the candidates are selected. The position will close on 9/20/24.
Contact Information:
Name: Eleni Georgiou
Email: egeorgiou@dls.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.