ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY

Agupdate; Covington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleghany County Commonwealth’s Attorney's Office is seeking a licensed Virginia trial attorney to prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in Alleghany County. The role offers experience across preliminary hearings, bench trials, jury trials, and appeals.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and be team players within a small office of five attorneys and three legal assistants. Trial experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia.
• Trial experience preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic and a team player.
• Office supports five attorneys and three legal assistants.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute all types of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in Alleghany County.
• Handle preliminary hearings, bench trials, jury trials, motions hearings and appeals.
• Advise and train multiple law enforcement agencies and participate in community events.

Skills

Trial experience

Education

Virginia bar admission

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