West Virginia Judiciary

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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 maintain an environment free of harassment, including verbal or physical conduct that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for an individual because of a prohibited basis in this policy. As an employer with an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, we comply with government regulations and related Equal Employment Responsibilities where they apply.


  • Supreme Court of Appeals

  • Staff Attorney - Supreme Court of Appeals

    Justice Tim Armstead is accepting applications for a term Staff Attorney in Kanawha County.

    Supreme Court of Appeals|Full-Time

  • Office of the Clerk

  • Term Law Clerk - Office of the Clerk

    The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia seeks a term law clerk to be employed in the Office of the Clerk in a full-time position for a maximum time period of two years. The term law clerk will be expected to assist in processing appeals and will also be expected to assist with various aspects of operations of the Office of the Clerk. Applications received before September 30, 2023, will be given preference.

    Supreme Court|Full-Time

  • Office of Counsel

  • The Supreme Court - Office of Counsel

    The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Staff Attorney in Charleston, West Virginia. This position directly reports to the Chief Counsel of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

    Supreme Court|Full-Time

  • Intermediate Court of Appeals

  • Assistant Clerk - Intermediate Court of Appeals

    The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia seeks to fill the full-time position of Assistant Clerk in the Office of the Clerk with the Intermediate Court of Appeals. Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least three years of administrative or office experience. Higher education is preferable.

    Intermediate Court of Appeals|Full-Time

  • Staff Attorney - Intermediate Court of Appeals

    The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia seeks an attorney to be employed in the Office of the Clerk for a full-time position. The attorney will be expected to assist the Clerk of Court with various aspects of the clerk’s office operations.

    Intermediate Court of Appeals|Full-Time

  • Reporter of Decisions - Intermediate Court of Appeals

    The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Reporter of Decisions. This position works under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Court.

    Intermediate Court of Appeals|Full-Time

  • Administrative Office - listed in chronological order, newest to oldest

  • Project Coordinator - Technology Services

    The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Project Coordinator in Charleston, West Virginia. This position directly reports to the Director of Technology Services in Charleston, West Virginia.

    Supreme Court|Full-Time

  • Field Coordinator - Technology Services

    The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Field Coordinator in Charleston, West Virginia. This position directly reports to the Director of Technology Services in Charleston, West Virginia.

    Supreme Court|Full-Time

  • Mental Hygiene Data Quality Manager - Court Services

    The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Mental Hygiene Registry Data Quality Analyst in Charleston, West Virginia. This position directly reports to the Court Services Manager in Charleston, West Virginia.

    Supreme Court|Full-Time

  • Court Reporter Coordinator - Court Services

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (“AO”) has an immediate professional opportunity for a Court Reporter Coordinator, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.

    Supreme Court|Full-Time

  • Tier 1 Field Technician - Technology Services

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (“AO”) announces the following professional opportunity within its Technology Division, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia. The position is a Tier 1 Field Technician.

    Supreme Court|Full-Time

  • Project Manager - Technology Services

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (“AO”) announces the following professional opportunity within its Technology Division, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia. The position is a Project Manager.

    Supreme Court|Full-Time


  • Magistrate Court

  • Magistrate Assistant - Wood County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Magistrate Assistant Parkersburg, West Virginia. The position reports directly to Chief Judge Jason A. Wharton as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Magistrate Court|Full-Time

  • Probation Services - listed in chronological order, newest to oldest

  • Family Treatment Court Case Coordinator - Greenbrier County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Family Treatment Court Case Coordinator to serve Greenbrier County in West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Family Treatment Court Circuit Judge as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • Probation Officer - Wood County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Probation Officer in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Chief Probation Officer as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • Family Treatment Court Case Coordinator - Roane County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Family Treatment Court Case Coordinator to serve Roane and Calhoun Counties in West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Family Treatment Court circuit judge as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • Probation Officer - Logan County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Probation Officer in Logan, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Chief Probation Officer as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • School-based Probation Officer - Monongalia County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a School-based Probation Officer in Morgantown, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Chief Probation Officer as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Boone County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Boone County, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Family Treatment Court Circuit Judge as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Part-Time

  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Kanawha County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Family Treatment Court Circuit Judge as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Part-Time

  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Logan County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Logan County, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Family Treatment Court Circuit Judge as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Part-Time

  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Ohio County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Ohio County, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Family Treatment Court Circuit Judge as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Part-Time

  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Putnam County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Putnam County, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Family Treatment Court Circuit Judge as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Part-Time

  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Raleigh County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Family Treatment Court Circuit Judge as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Part-Time

  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist - Roane County

    The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has an immediate professional opportunity for a Peer Recovery Support Specialist in Roane County, West Virginia. The position reports directly to the Family Treatment Court Circuit Judge as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

    Circuit Court|Part-Time

  • Court Reporter

  • Court Reporter - 14th Judicial Circuit (Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, and Webster Counties)

    The position reports directly to Judge Michael W. Asbury Jr. as part of the local Judicial Administrative Staff.

  • Court Reporter - 5th Judicial Circuit (Jackson County)

    This position works under direct supervision of Circuit Judge Lora A. Dyer in the 5th Judicial Circuit.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • Court Reporter - 8th Judicial Circuit (McDowell County)

    This position works under direct supervision of Circuit Judge Edward J. Kornish in the 8th Judicial Circuit.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • Court Reporter - 25th Judicial Circuit (Boone and Lincoln Counties)

    This position works under direct supervision of Circuit Judge Stacy L. Nowicki-Eldridge in the 25th Judicial Circuit.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • Court Reporter - 27th Judicial Circuit (Wyoming County)

    Circuit Judge Micheal M. Cochrane in the Twenty-Seventh Judicial Circuit, Wyoming County, is now accepting resumes for a Court Reporter.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • Court Reporter Certification Test

    The West Virginia Court Reporter Certification test is given each year in April and October.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time

  • Circuit Judge Law Clerk Positions

  • Circuit Judge Law Clerk

    The Administrative Office recruits applicants year-round to screen for the creation of the pool of qualified candidates from which the circuit judges will make their hiring decisions.

    Circuit Court|Full-Time


The General Employment Application consists of two (2) pages. Please complete the entire application and submit it with any additional submissions, such as a resume, writing sample, etc. that are specified in each job announcement. The entire application, with any additional submissions, should be submitted to the department specified in the job announcement.