November 15, 2022
News
17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT VANCANCY

The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Phillip Gaujot in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court serving Monongalia County. Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2022. For more information about the application process, please call the Office of General Counsel at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be held in Morgantown at the West Virginia University College of Law on December 8, 2022.  
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF WEST VIRGINIA
BAR ADMISSIONS ADMINISTRATOR POSITION

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia seeks an attorney to serve in the full-time position of Bar Admissions Administrator. In addition to other responsibilities, the Bar Admissions Administrator provides assistance to applicants; conducts the administration of bar examinations; coordinates the grading and reporting of bar examination results; coordinates with national and state entities regarding character and fitness reviews; and provides legal representation to the Board of Law Examiners.

Apply to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, Office of the Clerk, State Capitol, Room E-317, 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston, WV 25305.

Closing Date: November 30, 2022


LEGISLATIVE CLAIMS COMMISSION
POSTING FOR OPEN COMMISSIONER POSITION – WITH WV STATE BAR

The West Virginia State Bar is seeking candidates for the position of Commissioner of the Legislative Claims Commission. The State Bar Board of Governors will nominate three (3) lawyers and will submit these names to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate for appointment to the Claims Commission. The term is for six (6) years. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a licensed attorney is required. A full description of qualifications can be found in W.Va. Code Section 14-2-4 and 14-2-10, and compensation is provided for in W. Va. Code Section 14-2-8. This position involves hearing and deciding claims filed against state agencies and the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. The main offices of the Claims Commission are at the State Capitol with travel to other parts of the state for hearings. Some administrative law, mediation, or other judicial experience would be beneficial.

If you qualify for appointment, and would like to be considered for nomination, please send your resume, with any supporting information and/or letters of reference, to Mary Jane Pickens, Executive Director, The West Virginia State Bar, 2000 Deitrick Blvd., Charleston, WV 25311 or pickensmj@wvbar.orgNominations must be received by December 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Tuesday Legal Connect"
 Your Fellow West Virginians Need Your Guidance!

The State Bar is in need of volunteer attorneys each Tuesday evening in November, to field legal questions from the public and provide legal information ONLY as part of the "Tuesday Legal Connect" program. Volunteers from anywhere in the state can take calls remotely from their home, office, etc. All you need is a telephone and a computer/ laptop/tablet.

Volunteers will receive 1 pro-bono CLE credit for each two-hour shift completed. 

If you would be interested in helping in November, please email Kimberly Hart as soon as possible at khart@lawv.net 
CLE
CLE Rule Spotlight
Calculating CLE Credits
 
West Virginia is a 50-minute credit hour state. Administrative Rule 6.01(d) defines a “credit hour” as “[e]ach period of fifty minutes of instruction actually attended in an approved activity”. To properly calculate your obtainable credits for a CLE course you divide the number of approvable instructional minutes by 50. Instructional minutes do not include time for activities such as introductory/closing remarks, speaker introductions, breaks, etc. Approvable minutes are for minutes of CLE instruction only.  
Events
November 18, 2022 - Noon
Providing Support for Older Youth: Practical Tips for
Preventing Teens Missing from Care and Homelessness
 
Host: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, Court Improvement Program
CLE: 1 credit
Speakers: Lauren Frederick and J. J. Cayton, WV Coalition to End Homelessness and Amy Sadler, Division of Children & Juvenile Services.
Location: WebEx Webinar
Registration: Free

In honor of National Run Away Prevention Month, the Court Improvement Program of the Division of Children and Juvenile Services invites you to join a panel discussion focused on practical tips for preventing youth from running away from care and preventing homelessness for young adults transitioning out of care. Featured guests include, but not be limited to, Lauren Frederick and J.J. Cayton of the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness, and Amy Sadler from the Division of Children and Juvenile Services. We will also learn about the Regional Transition Navigator Services.. 


Questions please contact Kandi Greter, kandi.greter@courtswv.gov
November 22, 2022 - Noon
Avoiding Pot Holes: Navigating the Cautionary Trail of Cannabis 

Host: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, Court Improvement Program
CLE: 1 credit
Speakers: James H. Berry, D. O., Chair & Professor, Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, WVU
Location: WebEx Webinar
Registration: Free

The Court Improvement Program of the Division of Children and Juvenile Services invites you to a continuing legal education program regarding the effects of Cannabis use in the child welfare context. To register, please click the link below.

Questions please contact Kandi Greter, kandi.greter@courtswv.gov