Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission 
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 
FOR 
ATTORNEY/LEGAL COUNSEL 
 
 
 
SALARY: 
$80,000-$100,000.00 Annually 
OPENING DATE: 
June 17, 2024 
CLOSING DATE: 
July 19, 2024 
LOCATION: 
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 
 
DESCRIPTION 
Under the direction of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands 
Casino Control Commission (“Commission”) or other designated authority within 
the Commission, the legal counsel to the Virgin Islands Casino Control 
Commission is responsible for ensuring that entities and persons participating in 
every and all gaming operations within the jurisdiction of the Commission comply 
with all applicable federal and territorial laws and rules and regulations. This 
individual is responsible for regulatory and statutory matters; responsible for 
advising the Commission in the performance of its work; and for such other duties 
that might be assigned by the Commission. 
 
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Advises the Commission on general matters with respect to its operations and 
compliance with the Virgin Islands Casino and Resort Control Act of 1995, as 
amended, and all other laws applicable to the Commission. 
• Understands the mission, operations, policies and procedures, applicable laws, and 
other factors pertaining to the Commission. 
• Devotes time, attention, knowledge, and skills to the effective and efficient operation 
of the Commission. 
• Provides information about legal developments of interest to or affecting the 
operations of the Commission. 
• Drafts legislation, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Assists and advises the Commission on the promulgation of rules and regulations 
pursuant to and in conformity with 32 V.I.C. § 421. 
• Represents the Commission with respect to any litigation filed against it for which 
the Office of the Virgin Islands Attorney General is not required by law to provide 
legal representation. 
• Drafts legal instruments including but not limited to contracts, agreements, leases, 
resolutions, motions, testimony, correspondence, etc. 
• Assists the Commission on legal issues regarding applications for casino licenses. 
• Assists the Commission in reviewing legislation affecting the Commission. 
• Attends and testifies at legislative hearings. 
• Performs such other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the 
Commission. 
AREAS OF PROFICIENCY 
• Exceptional legal research and writing. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, etc.). 
• Proficiency with LexisNexis ®, Westlaw ™, and other research tools. 
• Experience in responding to legal inquiries. 
• Ability to effectively present information. 
• Ability to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality. 
• Ability to identify needed resources to accomplish results. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Personal credibility and integrity. 
• Strong work ethic. 
• Ability to self-start. 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and high-stress situations. 
• Ability to work with little supervision and seek help when needed. 
• Ability to work effectively in an independent setting. 
• Knowledge of the operations, personnel, and procedures of the courts of the U.S. 
Virgin Islands and the electronic case management and filing system. 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments. 
• Availability to work overtime, if required. 
• Strong collaboration skills. 
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 
All applicants must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. Virgin Islands, be a member 
in good standing of the Virgin Islands Bar Association and have at least two (2) years of 
experience in the practice of law. 
TO APPLY: Submit by email, a letter of interest, resume’, contact information and 
three (3) job references. Position open until filled. 
Marvin L. Pickering, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer 
Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission 
mpickering@casinocontrolcommission.vi