STAUNTON – Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court R. Steven Landes today announced that Emily Kegley has been named Clerk’s Intern for the Summer. Ms. Kegley is the sixteenth student to be selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program.

Photograph Caption: Emily Kegley, Clerk’s Summer Intern

     “We are very pleased to have Emily join the Clerk’s Office as our Summer intern as part of our Clerk’s Internship Program,” Landes said. “We look forward to having Emily working with us in the office this Summer.”

     Ms. Kegley is a rising Sophomore at Christopher Newport University (CNU) pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business. She is in the CNU Honors Program and participating in the President’s Leadership Program. Ms. Kegley lives in Greenville with her family.

     The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office provides internship and mentorship opportunities to high school and college students. An internship is provided to those students who are interested in Virginia government, the Virginia Judicial System, or the law. The Clerk’s Office Interns assist the Clerk’s Staff with numerous assignments and tasks.

     The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is in downtown Staunton at the Augusta County Courthouse. The Clerk serves as the recorder of deeds and probate judge, issues marriage licenses and is the official court administrator for all civil and criminal cases. The Clerk creates and maintains all court files and records, prepares court orders and jury lists, contacts jurors and issues summons and court processes. More information about the services of the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office can be found online at www.co.augusta.va.us/government/circuit-court-clerk.