Assistant Commonwealths Attorney #JR-00765

Duties

• Effectively prosecute misdemeanors and some felonies in Circuit and District Courts by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions, and presenting cases at trial.
• Prepare legal briefs and memoranda of law.
• Establish effective relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public.
• Maintain accurate files, documenting in writing major or significant actions, and provide sufficient justification to support recommendations.
• Prepare briefs in opposition to petitions for appeals to the Court of Appeals.

Requirements

This is a grant-funded position specifically targeted at prosecuting weapons offenses and related firearms cases. Active membership in good standing with the Virginia State Bar, and eligibility to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, are required for this position. However, contingent offers may be made to those who are registered to take the next scheduled Virginia Bar Exam (February or July) and pass the Exam, or those who intend to waive in for licensure in Virginia, or those who were previously licensed in the Commonwealth and are scheduled to complete the required CLE hours for license reinstatement.

Qualifications

Residency in the City of Virginia Beach is not a requirement. This position is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office offers a unique opportunity to serve your community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance, this is a great place to grow professionally and personally. Incentives and Benefits include teleworking, generous paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, peer support program, life insurance coverage, robust retirement benefits, student loan forgiveness programs, tuition reimbursement, collaborative and inclusive work environment, and more.