Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I

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Performs difficult professional work serving as prosecutor for the County and State; prepares and presents cases for prosecution; trying cases in General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations and Circuit Courts. Does related work as required. Supervision is exercised over clerical staff. Work is performed under general supervision of the Commonwealth Attorney with latitude for independent judgement and action.

• Substitutes for the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s General District and Circuit Court as required.
• Tries criminal offenses brought under County and State Statutes.
• Reviews cases and charges with law enforcement personnel.
• Interviews police officers, victims, witnesses, and other individuals in preparing cases.
• Prepares legal research and writing for issues anticipated in criminal trials; prepares discovery responses and bill of particular responses.
• Provides assistance to citizens and law enforcement officers.
• Negotiates with opposing counsel; assists colleagues.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by management.
• Participates in employee meetings and training as needed.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability.
Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work as necessary.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school and considerable experience as a practicing attorney. Eligibility to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and possession of any other qualifications as prescribed by state statute.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of law and of the state laws and court decisions applicable to criminal prosecution; thorough knowledge of legal research and the investigation, preparation and presentation of cases for trial; thorough knowledge of legal office procedures, practices and methods; ability to plan and direct the work of others; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to handle difficult trial and appellate litigation; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and state officials, court officials, members of the Bar and the general public.

Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license, proof of insurance required to drive on County business, and acceptable driving record.