ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Berkeleywv; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeleywv in Martinsburg, WV seeks a qualified attorney to assist the Prosecuting Attorney in representing the State in criminal matters involving adults and juveniles. The role may involve supervision of clerical staff and guidance from the Prosecuting Attorney and senior staff.

Required are a Juris Doctorate, WV license to practice law, and prior prosecution experience is preferred. The position is full-time with standard weekday hours and no remote work indicated.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of West Virginia.
• Prior prosecution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Appears in Magistrate and Circuit Court for various matters including trials and sentencing.
• Interviews victims and other witnesses.
• Reviews cases for prosecutorial merit.
• Prepares motions and other court pleadings.
• Collaborates with child protective services, police, and investigators.
• Conducts thorough case preparation including review of law and negotiations with opposing counsel.
• Drafts documents and motions for post-convictions, extraditions, and detainers.
• Contacts victims of crime and police officers regarding case disposition.
• Performs related tasks as assigned by the Prosecutor/Office Manager.

Skills

Court procedures

Legal research

Victim/witness interviews

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

WV Bar admission

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

GRADE: 15. FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt. LOCATION: MARTINSBURG, WV. JOB TYPE: Full-Time. SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8 – 5.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for assisting the Prosecuting Attorney in the representation of the State of West Virginia regarding criminal matters/allegations/violations regarding adults and/or juveniles and/or the Department of Health and Human Resources in juvenile abuse and neglect matters. Supervision may be given to clerical personnel. Direction may be provided by the Prosecuting Attorney/interim Prosecuting Attorney, , Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney(s) and/or Office Manager.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• 1. Appears in Magistrate and Circuit Court for a variety of matters such as trials, sentencing, guilty pleas, etc.
• 2. Interviews victims and other witnesses.
• 3. Reviews cases for prosecutorial merit.
• 4. Prepares motions and other court pleadings.
• 5. Works with child protective services workers, police officers and in-house investigators.
• 6. Does accurate and thorough preparation for each case; to include review of law, preparation of arguments, negotiations with opposing counsel/guardian ad litem and research to achieve resolution of pending matters.
• 7. Drafts documents, motions, responses to motions, forms, etc. for post convictions, extraditions, interstate agreements on detainers, etc.
• 8. Contacts or directs contact with victims of crime & police officers regarding disposition of cases.
• 9. Performs related work as required and/or assigned by the Prosecutor/interim Prosecutor, Chief Assistant Prosecutor and/or Office Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 1. Thorough knowledge of court procedures and criminal law.
• 2. Ability to research and compile court cases as needed.
• 3. Ability to contact and interview victims and witnesses.
• 4. Excellent communication skills.
• 5. Ability to work with a wide variety of people under sometimes emotional conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 2. Licensed to practice law in the State of West Virginia
• 3. Prior prosecution experience preferred.