Assistant Commonwealth ATTY I or II; CD

Overview

The Hanover County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a dynamic attorney to join our team. Our attorneys practice in state-of-the-art courtrooms in Hanover's courthouse. Along with a competitive salary and benefits package and a generous holiday schedule, Hanover County offers a career ladder for advancement. Flexible scheduling with occasional telework opportunities and front-loaded paid leave included. The successful candidate will be a team player who excels in a structured environment.

This position serves at the will of the Commonwealth's Attorney. The position performs complex tasks in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor matters before Circuit, General District, and Domestic Relations Courts. While the following is a general description of the functions of this position, it should be noted that it is dependent upon the position holder to perform all necessary duties to accomplish the core goal of effectively prosecuting criminal cases, regardless of whether such duties are specifically enumerated.

The Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Ladder has four (4) levels ranging from Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I to Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney.

• Prepares and conducts trials in the Circuit, General District, and Juvenile Courts on behalf of Commonwealth.
• Interviews witnesses and prepares cases for motions, hearings, and trials.
• Performs legal research and prepares briefs, motions, and responses.
• Conducts legal training for law enforcement agencies.
• Advises law enforcement on legal issues.
• Functions as a liaison to various state and local agencies.
• Performs special assignments as directed by supervising attorneys, the Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney and/or the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

• Prepares and conducts trials in the Circuit, General District, and Juvenile Courts on behalf of Commonwealth.
• Interviews witnesses and prepares cases for motions, hearings, and trials.
• Performs legal research and prepares briefs, motions, and responses.
• Conducts legal training for law enforcement agencies.
• Advises law enforcement on legal issues.
• Functions as a liaison to various state and local agencies.
• Trains support staff and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I.
• May serve as direct contact for law enforcement in specific area of criminal offenses, e.g. vice, animal control, serious traffic.
• Assigned specific criminal cases of a complex nature.
• Performs special assignments as directed by supervising attorneys, the Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney and/or the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

• Hazards:
  May interact with citizens in sensitive and emotional situations; may experience vicarious/secondary trauma.
• Environment:
  Office.
• Physical Effort:
  Minimal.
• FMLA:
  Exempt.

Ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to legal problems. Ability to effectively prosecute a variety of cases. Ability to effectively communicate with office personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, other county departments, and citizens. Good professional judgment, research and writing skills. Good written and oral communications skills.

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I – Completion of Juris Doctorate Degree, required. Membership in good standing of Virginia State Bar, required. Must be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II – Completion of Juris Doctorate Degree, required. Membership in good standing of Virginia State Bar, required. Must be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Two (2) or more years of criminal trial practice including jury trial experience.

• Serves at the will of the Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney.
• Criminal records check including fingerprinting.
• Work hours may extend beyond normal work schedule.
• Twelve (12) month probationary period.

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume and cover letter to this online application.

Salary range shown is hiring range, not the full salary range for this position. Salary determined based on experience.

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to provide a copy of your diploma/degree and certifications.