Prosecutor I: Trial Court Prosecution & Legal Research

Gloucester County, VA; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester County Commonwealth Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I to prosecute cases in local courts, perform legal research, and provide legal guidance to law enforcement during investigations. The role involves public contact and professional judgment under supervision.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and 6 months to 3 years of legal experience or equivalent; open until filled; review begins immediately.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 3 years of legal experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Commonwealth in court and prosecutes cases in local trial courts.
• Performs legal research to support cases, prepares briefs and motions.
• Provides legal advice to law enforcement and other agencies during investigations.
• Maintains case files and documentation, including grant-related materials.
• Responds to community inquiries and upholds office policies.

Skills

Legal research

Prosecution

Public contact

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

Gloucester County Commonwealth Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I to prosecute cases in local courts, perform legal research, and provide legal guidance to law enforcement during investigations. The role involves public contact and professional judgment under supervision.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and 6 months to 3 years of legal experience or equivalent; open until filled; review begins immediately.