Job Summary
The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney II. This position will be responsible for preparing charging documents; reviewing evidentiary documents; issuing subpoenas; interviewing and preparing witnesses; performing legal research; responding to pre-trial and post-trial motions; conducting trial strategy; coordinating with victim-witness case manager; representing the Commonwealth in adjudications/trials, sentencing hearings, probation violation hearings, show cause hearings, etc. In addition, they will manage a misdemeanor and felony caseload. This position will evaluate and screen cases for disposal in District Court or indictment in Circuit Court.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from an accredited law school and two (2) years of related work experience as a licensed practicing attorney; license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia. Must be a member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar (ability to obtain a waiver of admission within a reasonable time is also acceptable, but should not exceed four (4) months). Continue legal education annually.
Salary
$83,907.45 – $146,838.04 Recruitment #24-00536
Visit our on-line employment center at https://www.loudoun.gov/jobs for more information and to apply EOE.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements
Criminal background check required.