Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney III

Minimum Requirements

• Requires graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree.
• Requires four years as a criminal prosecutor or three years as a criminal prosecutor and two additional years in the general practice of law or closely related experience.
• Must be an active member in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and admitted to practice 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.
• Completion of the National College of District Attorneys Career Prosecutor course or its equivalent preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Tax deferred retirement plan 457
• Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP)
• Training and Career Development
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Direct deposit into most banks
• Savings bonds
• Workers' Compensation

Examples of Work

• Utilizes knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of criminal law to thoroughly and accurately prepare cases for trial.
• Prepares, researches, and prosecutes difficult and complex criminal cases involving misdemeanors and selected felonies for trial in all courts.
• Contacts victims, witnesses, police officers and other investigators to review cases and incidents in which they were involved.
• Exercises creativity and skillful negotiating tactics in resolving cases.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of status of assigned cases.
• Argues pre-trial and post-trial motions.
• Prepares responses to discovery.
• Advocates for victims.
• Documents in writing all actions and provides sufficient justification to support disposition recommendations.
• Advises City and State law enforcement officials regarding investigation of law violations; consults with City and State officials on a wide variety of problems having legal implications; may compile and maintain statistics for the lower courts.
• Utilizes appropriate resources, meets deadlines, prepares and reviews files in an adequate and timely manner.
• Recognizes issues relating to specific cases, recognizes strengths and weaknesses of cases, and expresses complex legal and non-legal issues effectively both orally and in writing.
• Adheres to the Rules of Professional Responsibility for Attorneys.
• Responds to inquiries in a timely manner exercising good customer service skills.
• Affords assistance in training less experienced attorneys; assists other attorneys as needed in the preparation of cases; recognizes and responds to the concerns of support staff.
• Works closely as a liaison to both Federal and State courts regarding matters of importance to the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney.
• Demonstrates punctuality and regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Application Instructions

• 01 I have graduated from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree. YesNo
• 02 Are you an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar and authorized to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia? Yes, I am an active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar and admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.No, but I am eligible for admission to the Virginia State Bar. (If selected, please describe the basis for your eligibility and provide your anticipated timeline for admission below.)None of the above.
• 03 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. ( If this does not apply please type in N/A)
• 04 Which of the following best describes your years of experience as a criminal prosecutor? Your application must reflect where you gained this specific experience. 1 - 2 years3 - 4 years5 or more years
• 05 Which of the following best describes your years of experience in the general practice of law? 1 year2-3 years4 or more years
• 06 I understand I must complete a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion. YesNo
• 07 This Position Requires 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 Required Question