Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

City-of-Winchester,-Va; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winchester is seeking a qualified Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney to handle felony and misdemeanor prosecutions across multiple courts in Virginia. The role requires a Juris Doctorate, Virginia Bar admission, and strong knowledge of criminal law, courtroom procedures, and legal research.

You will prepare and argue motions, meet with witnesses, and provide training to police officers as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Virginia Bar license required.
• Strong knowledge of criminal law and courtroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Investigates allegations.
• Prepares motions and responses to motions in a timely manner.
• Meets with victims and witnesses for case preparation.
• Negotiates pleas.
• Prosecutes complex trial cases in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court.
• Prepares briefs and arguments in response to defense petitions for appeal.
• Advises magistrates on the law.
• Assists police in investigations and advises on criminal procedures.
• Acts as Special Prosecutor as directed.
• Prepare for weekly trials.
• Prosecute misdemeanors and felonies.
• Provide periodic training to police and citizens.
• Conduct legal research.

Skills

Criminal law

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Negotiation

Court procedures

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigates allegations


• Prepares motions and responses to motions in a timely manner


• Meets with victims and witnesses for case preparation


• Negotiates pleas


• Prepares and prosecutes complex trial cases involving misdemeanors and felonies in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court


• Prepares and conducts briefings and arguments and briefs in response to defense petitions for appeal


• Advises magistrates on the law


• Assists police department in investigations of criminal activities and advises department on criminal procedures and offenses in Virginia; Work as assigned by Supervising Attorneys


• Act as Special Prosecutor at direction of Commonwealth's Attorney;


• Prepare for weekly trials


• Prosecute misdemeanors


• Prepare sentencing guidelines


• Review Concealed weapon applications


• Catalog \"dead\" arrest warrants and dispose thereof


• Prosecute felonies in Circuit Court when directed to do so


• Provide periodic training to police, citizens, etc.


• Conduct legal research

Education and/or Experience:

Juris Doctorate is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of a valid and appropriate driver's license. Member of the Virginia Bar, licensed to practice under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations. Some knowledge of the organization, function and methods of operation of the staff and operating departments. Ability to analyze a variety of complex legal problems, to make sound recommendations for their solutions and to prepare working procedures. Ability to express information effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officials, employees and the public.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.