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.
Salary:
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience. Salary $83,907.45 – $146,838.04
Recruitment #25-00770 Visit our on-line employment center at https://www.loudoun.gov/jobs for more information and to apply EOE.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from an accredited law school (or equivalent as state law provides) and two (2) years of related work experience as a licensed practicing attorney; licensed member of Virginia State Bar.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements 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.
Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.