Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Roanoke, Virginia seeks an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II to perform difficult professional work enforcing criminal laws. You will assist in preparing misdemeanor and felony cases, prosecute before all Courts of the City of Roanoke, and assist police in trial preparation.

You will research legal opinions and help prepare briefs as directed. Qualifications include a law degree from an accredited law school and five to ten years of related experience, or an equivalent combination,

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Five to ten years related experience and/or training in the practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of misdemeanor and felony cases for the Commonwealth's Attorney.
• Prosecutes cases before all Courts of the City of Roanoke.
• Assists police officers in the preparation of criminal trials.
• Researches legal opinions and assists in preparing briefs as directed.
• Assists in interviewing witnesses and victims of crime and provides guidance and legal advice.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law

Oral communication

Written communication

Courtroom experience

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II to perform difficult professional work in the enforcement of criminal laws under the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordinances under the City of Roanoke.

The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of misdemeanor and felony cases as determined by the Commonwealth's Attorney, prosecute cases before all Courts of the City of Roanoke, and assist police officers in the preparation of criminal trials. They will also research legal opinions and assist in preparing briefs where directed. Additional job responsibilities include assisting in the interviewing of witnesses and victims of crime where directed and rendering guidance and legal advice where appropriate. Law degree from an accredited law school; five to ten years related experience and/or training in the practice of law; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required along with an eligibility to practice law in the state of Virginia.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.

SUMMARY

Performs difficult professional work in the enforcement of criminal laws under the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordinances under the City of Roanoke.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation of misdemeanor and felony cases as determined by the Commonwealth's Attorney
• Prosecutes cases before all Courts of the City of Roanoke
• Assists police officers in the preparation of criminal trials
• Researches legal opinions and assists in preparing briefs where directed
• Assists in the interviewing of witnesses and victims of crime where directed and renders guidance and legal advice where appropriate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Limited supervision of assistants and clerical staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Law degree from an accredited law school; five to ten years related experience and/or training in the practice of law; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints orally or in writing. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Eligibility to practice law in the state of Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description...

A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.