Gloucester County
Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I
Gloucester County, Gloucester, Virginia, United States, 23061
The Gloucester County Commonwealth Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I or Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II to complete their team.
The position is open until filled; review of applications begins immediately. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply!
The salary and selection will depend upon qualifications and experience.
Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I: $73,641 +/-
Under general supervision, the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I performs professional work representing the Commonwealth in court. Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting cases primarily in local trial courts, conducting legal research, preparing briefs and motions, interviewing witnesses, and providing legal advice to law enforcement and agencies during investigations. The role involves significant public contact, requiring independent judgment, initiative, tact, and courtesy. Reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney. Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II: $82,462 +/-
Under general supervision, the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II performs professional work representing the Commonwealth in court, including handling complex felony cases. Responsibilities include legal research, preparing briefs and motions, interviewing witnesses, providing legal advice, and conducting special investigations as needed. The role involves considerable public contact, requiring independent judgment, initiative, tact, and courtesy. Reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney. For a complete job description, please visit: Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II Minimum Qualifications at the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I level:
Possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school. Have a minimum of six months to three years of legal experience or equivalent education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Minimum Qualifications at the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II level:
Possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school. Have at least three years of practice as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney or equivalent experience. To be considered for this position , a completed application with a minimum of three professional references must be submitted. A cover letter, current writing sample, and resume are also required for consideration. Professional references should include job title, company name, address, phone number, and email if available. References must attest to your job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities and should not be family or personal contacts. Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.
Our Community:
Gloucester County
Must be an active, in-good-standing member of the Virginia State Bar. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The position is open until filled; review of applications begins immediately. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply!
The salary and selection will depend upon qualifications and experience.
Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I: $73,641 +/-
Under general supervision, the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I performs professional work representing the Commonwealth in court. Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting cases primarily in local trial courts, conducting legal research, preparing briefs and motions, interviewing witnesses, and providing legal advice to law enforcement and agencies during investigations. The role involves significant public contact, requiring independent judgment, initiative, tact, and courtesy. Reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney. Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II: $82,462 +/-
Under general supervision, the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II performs professional work representing the Commonwealth in court, including handling complex felony cases. Responsibilities include legal research, preparing briefs and motions, interviewing witnesses, providing legal advice, and conducting special investigations as needed. The role involves considerable public contact, requiring independent judgment, initiative, tact, and courtesy. Reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney. For a complete job description, please visit: Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II Minimum Qualifications at the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I level:
Possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school. Have a minimum of six months to three years of legal experience or equivalent education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Minimum Qualifications at the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II level:
Possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school. Have at least three years of practice as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney or equivalent experience. To be considered for this position , a completed application with a minimum of three professional references must be submitted. A cover letter, current writing sample, and resume are also required for consideration. Professional references should include job title, company name, address, phone number, and email if available. References must attest to your job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities and should not be family or personal contacts. Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.
Our Community:
Gloucester County
Must be an active, in-good-standing member of the Virginia State Bar. #J-18808-Ljbffr