Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II

Minimum Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree.

Requires two years professional legal experience; experience in criminal prosecution is preferred or closely related experience.

Must be an active member in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and admitted to practice.

Must be Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

OR Must be eligible for admission to the Virginia State Bar.

Candidates selecting this option must clearly indicate the basis for their eligibility and provide an anticipated timeline for obtaining admission.

Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.

Additional Requirements

Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.

May require working non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

May require some local travel.

The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Features

• Overview This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions.

• Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings.

• Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Features Benefits

• Overview

• Benefits

• Features

• Training and Career Development

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

• Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

Application Information

• I have graduated from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree?

• Are you an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar and authorized to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• If you stated that you were eligible for admission to the Virginia State Bar please explain your eligibility and provide your anticipated timeline for admission.

• In order to be considered for this position, I understand I must submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample with my online application.

• I understand a criminal background check related to this position is required prior to any official offer of employment or promotion.

• This Position May Require That You Possess a Valid Virginia Driver's License And Have a Satisfactory Driving Record Based On The City Of Hampton Criteria. Failure To Provide Your Driver's License Number Will Prevent Us From Considering Your Application. Please Confirm Your Driver's License Number By Entering It Below

• Are you authorized to work in the United States?