Senior/Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney — Prosecution Leader

Goochland County; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Goochland County is seeking a Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney or Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney to handle criminal prosecutions in General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, and Circuit Court for Goochland County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The successful candidate will work with paralegals, a victim-witness Director, law enforcement, and Clerks’ Office staff; the role includes court appearances and legal research using Westlaw and CoCounsel, with a path toward

Qualifications

• Criminal law trial experience required for both levels.
• Virginia state court trial experience preferred.
• Must hold a Juris Doctor degree and be an active, licensed member of the Virginia State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, and Circuit Court for Goochland County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Move toward a modern AI-assisted prosecutor’s case management and document management system.
• Collaborate with paralegals, a victim-witness Director, officers, and Clerks’ Office personnel.

Skills

Criminal law trial experience

Independent judgment

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

CoCounsel

Job description

Goochland County is seeking a Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney or Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney to handle criminal prosecutions in General District Court, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, and Circuit Court for Goochland County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The successful candidate will work with paralegals, a victim-witness Director, law enforcement, and Clerks’ Office staff; the role includes court appearances and legal research using Westlaw and CoCounsel, with a path toward