Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I

Gloucester County, VA; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester County Commonwealth Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I to prosecute cases in local courts, perform legal research, and provide legal guidance to law enforcement during investigations. The role involves public contact and professional judgment under supervision.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and 6 months to 3 years of legal experience or equivalent; open until filled; review begins immediately.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 3 years of legal experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Commonwealth in court and prosecutes cases in local trial courts.
• Performs legal research to support cases, prepares briefs and motions.
• Provides legal advice to law enforcement and other agencies during investigations.
• Maintains case files and documentation, including grant-related materials.
• Responds to community inquiries and upholds office policies.

Skills

Legal research

Prosecution

Public contact

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

The full salary range for this position is $73,085-$109,627, and the hiring salary will be based upon qualifications and experience.

The Gloucester County Commonwealth Attorney's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to join their team as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I.

The position is open until filled; review of applications begins immediately.

Under general supervision, the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I performs professional work representing the Commonwealth in court. Prepares and prosecutes cases primarily in all local trial courts. Generally, works independently with supervision as needed. Work consists of case law research, preparation of legal briefs and motions, interviewing and preparing witnesses, and providing legal advice and expertise to law enforcement and other agencies during investigations. Work involves considerable public contact. Employee must exercise independent judgment, initiative, tact and courtesy in various phases of work.

Reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

• Serves as prosecutor for the Commonwealth.
• Performs legal research to support cases being prosecuted; prepares legal briefs and opinions.
• Establishes and maintains case files and other documentation to include any necessary grant related documentation that may fund and / or supplement this position.
• Prepares legal briefs and motions.
• Provides advice and guidance to law enforcement and other agencies.
• Responds to inquiries from members of the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains all policies and procedures set forth by the Commonwealth’s Attorney including, but not limited to, a Statement of Appointment, Policy of Confidentiality and Social Media Policy.

• Possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law.
• Have a minimum of six months to three (3) years of legal experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

OUR Community: Gloucester County

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace

Must be an active member, in good standing, of the Virginia State Bar.