Assistant Commonwealth Attorney (Juvenile & Domestic Relations)

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 process and ability to effectively communicate with staff and other agencies and departments.
• A minimum of three years of criminal practice/trial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Duties

• The prosecution of criminal cases, including misdemeanor and felony charges, in the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court and Circuit Court for the County of Chesterfield, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Occasional prosecution in the General District Court, as needed.
• Collaboration with partners in law enforcement and other partner agencies.
• The ideal candidate will have a specific interest and experience in cases arising out of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
• Perform other work as required.

Additional Qualifications

• Those candidates with verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
• This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

Pay

• Hiring Range: Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I: $80,274 - $94,322
  Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II: $88,924 - $120,046

Schedule

• Shift: Monday - Friday
  Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
  End Time: 4:30 p.m.

Work Location

Commonwealth's Attorney Chesterfield County

Equal Opportunity Employer

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