Prosecutor: General District to Circuit Court

Stafford County Government; Stafford (VA); Sur place; USD 97 000 - 181 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an attorney to join its team as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney I or II. This role offers meaningful courtroom experience handling criminal matters in General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Court.

You will work with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, and fellow attorneys while representing the Commonwealth and serving Stafford County citizens.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a law school of recognized standing and admission to practice in Virginia.
• Experience as a practicing attorney, some in criminal law.
• Experience as a Virginia prosecutor preferred for level II (10+ years, 15+ preferred).

Responsabilités

• Prosecute cases in General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Court.
• Prepare and present cases in JDR, GDC, and Circuit Court.
• Try criminal offenses brought under County and State Statutes.
• Interview police officers, victims, witnesses, experts and others in preparing cases.
• Prepare legal research and writing for issues anticipated in criminal trials.
• Provide assistance to citizens and law enforcement officers.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Connaissances

Criminal law

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Oral/written communication

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an attorney to join its team as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney I or II. This role offers meaningful courtroom experience handling criminal matters in General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Court.

You will work with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, and fellow attorneys while representing the Commonwealth and serving Stafford County citizens.