Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I, II, or III

Hanover County Government•Hanover, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves at the will of the Commonwealth's Attorney. The position performs complex tasks in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor matters before Circuit, General District, and Domestic Relations Courts. The Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Ladder has four (4) levels ranging from Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I to Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney IV. The position holder is responsible for performing all necessary duties to accomplish the core goal of effectively prosecuting criminal cases, regardless of whether such duties are specifically enumerated.

Requirements

Completion of Juris Doctorate Degree
Membership in good standing of Virginia State Bar
Must be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Two (2) or more years of criminal trial practice including jury trial experience (for ACA II)
Four (4) or more years of criminal trial experience including the completion of ten (10) or more jury trials to verdict (for ACA III)
Ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to legal problems.
Ability to effectively prosecute a variety of cases.
Ability to effectively communicate with office personnel.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, other county departments, and citizens.
Good professional judgment, research and writing skills.
Good written and oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

Prepares and conducts trials in the Circuit, General District, and Juvenile Courts on behalf of Commonwealth.
Interviews witnesses and prepares cases for motions, hearings, and trials.
Performs legal research and prepares briefs, motions, and responses.
Conducts legal training for law enforcement agencies.
Advises law enforcement on legal issues.
Functions as a liaison to various state and local agencies.
Performs special assignments as directed by supervising attorneys, the Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney and/or the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
Trains support staff and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I (for ACA II).
Trains Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I, II, and support staff (for ACA III).
May serve as direct contact for law enforcement in specific area of criminal offenses, e.g. vice, animal control, serious traffic (for ACA II and III).
Assigned specific criminal cases of a complex nature (for ACA II).
Assigned specific serious criminal cases of a complex nature (for ACA III).
Leads subordinate attorneys and staff on specific subject matter teams (for ACA III).