Domestic Violence Prosecutor for Juvenile & Circuit Courts

County Of Warren; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Warren seeks an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney to prosecute domestic violence cases in JDR Court and handle related grant documentation. The role involves preparing cases, presenting them in court, and coordinating with the Victim Witness Coordinator under the Commonwealth’s Attorney office.

Eligibility to practice law in Virginia is required, with substantial criminal law experience. The position emphasizes prosecutorial duties, legal research, and collaboration with law

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with substantial criminal law experience.
• Strong legal research and case preparation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication for court presentations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cases in Juvenile, Domestic Relations, General District and Circuit Courts.
• Try criminal and civil offenses under County and State statutes.
• Interview police officers, victims, witnesses and others for case preparation.
• Provide assistance to citizens and law enforcement; negotiate and collaborate as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Oral communication

Written communication

Courtroom litigation

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

County of Warren seeks an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney to prosecute domestic violence cases in JDR Court and handle related grant documentation. The role involves preparing cases, presenting them in court, and coordinating with the Victim Witness Coordinator under the Commonwealth’s Attorney office.

Eligibility to practice law in Virginia is required, with substantial criminal law experience. The position emphasizes prosecutorial duties, legal research, and collaboration with law