Senior Prosecuting Attorney – Trial & Court Leader

Botetourtva; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Botetourt County is seeking a Senior Prosecuting Attorney to handle the evaluation, preparation, and trial of criminal cases at General District and Circuit Court levels, including traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies.

The role requires managing full dockets, conducting jury and bench trials, motions practice, and revocation hearings, with responsibility for filings at both levels; training and advising law enforcement is also included. A Virginia State Bar active license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of trial practice.
• Must be active and in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.
• Criminal trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full dockets at General District level and supervise jury/bench trials, motions, revocation hearings, and all filings at Circuit Court level.
• Provide training and advisory support to law enforcement regarding investigation and trial of criminal cases.

Skills

Trial experience

Criminal law

Litigation

Education

Bar admission (Virginia)

Job description

Botetourt County is seeking a Senior Prosecuting Attorney to handle the evaluation, preparation, and trial of criminal cases at General District and Circuit Court levels, including traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies.

The role requires managing full dockets, conducting jury and bench trials, motions practice, and revocation hearings, with responsibility for filings at both levels; training and advising law enforcement is also included. A Virginia State Bar active license is required.