Assistant Commonwealth Attorney

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I – Hiring Range $80,274 – $94,322

• Graduate from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws and court decisions as they relate to the criminal justice process; discretion in decision‑making and ability to effectively communicate with staff and other agencies and departments.
• Verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish is encouraged.

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II – Hiring Range $88,924 – $120,046

• Graduate from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws and court decisions as they relate to the criminal justice process; discretion in decision‑making and ability to effectively communicate with staff and other agencies and departments.
• Verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish is encouraged.

Additional Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of criminal practice/trial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Pre‑employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
• Position is subject to high‑security areas governed by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy, requiring a more stringent criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases, including misdemeanor and felony charges, in the General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, and Circuit Court for Chesterfield County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Participate in treatment‑court dockets and stay updated on sentencing alternatives.
• Handle administrative and civil legal responsibilities required of the Commonwealth Attorney.
• Potential assignment to specific courts: Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, General District Court, or Circuit Court.
• Newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Pay

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I: $80,274 – $94,322

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II: $88,924 – $120,046

Schedule

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.