ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY

Vance Airscoop; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleghany County's Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney position seeks a licensed Virginia trial attorney to prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in Alleghany County. The role offers exposure to preliminary hearings, bench trials, jury trials, motions hearings, and appeals, with opportunities to advise and train law enforcement agencies and engage in community events and mentoring students.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Virginia bar license required.
• Solid knowledge of criminal law and procedural rules.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute all types of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.
• Handle preliminary hearings, bench trials, jury trials, motions hearings and appeals.
• Advise and train multiple law enforcement agencies.
• Participate in community events and speaking engagements; mentor students.

Skills

Trial experience

Licensed Virginia attorney

Strong work ethic

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Licensed to practice law in Virginia

Job description

ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY

Position is available for a licensed Virginia trial attorney to prosecute all types of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in a vertical prosecution office located in Alleghany County.

Applicants can expect to gain valuable trial experience handling preliminary hearings, bench trials, jury trials, motions hearings and appeals.

Additional responsibilities include advising and training multiple law enforcement agencies. Attorneys participate in various community events and speaking engagements throughout the Alleghany Highlands. We also host and mentor students from colleges and law schools located both within and beyond the Commonwealth of Virginia.

A thorough knowledge of the law, solid trial skills and a strong work ethic are essential. As an office of five attorneys with three legal assistants, we are looking for a team player to join our collegial workplace environment. Trial experience is preferred but not required.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Virginia.

Salary Range $80,000 - $87,707 per year.

Alleghany County is an Equal Opportunity Employer