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Posted : Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:54 PM
Requisition ID:
41437
Work Location:
Commonwealth Attorney - Municipal Center
Pay Range:
See below
Starting Salary:
Depending upon Qualifications
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
4/4/24
Application Deadline:
2/18/24
Job Duties:
This posting may be filled as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, a Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, or an Associate Commonwealth's Attorney depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected applicant.
The associated minimum requirements and pay grades are as follows: Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney (A.
17 $77.
479.
80 - $120,093.
69) Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law.
Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney (A.
19 $85,421.
50 - $132,403.
33) Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Two (2) years experience as a criminal prosecutor, or one (1) year of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years experience in the general practice of law.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law.
Prior prosecution experience.
Prior jury experience of at least five jury trials.
Prior experience with body worn camera and/or other digital evidence.
Completed post law school Trial Advocacy Course.
Associate Commonwealth's Attorney (A.
21 $94,177.
20 - $145,974.
66) Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; eligibility to practice law in the State of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia; and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Federal District Court.
Five (5) years experience as a criminal prosecutor, or four (4) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years experience in the general practice of law.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law.
Prior prosecution experience.
Prior jury experience of at least twenty jury trials.
Prior experience with body worn camera and/or other digital evidence.
Completed post law school Trial Advocacy Course.
Duties for all positions include but not limited to: Attorney will prosecute misdemeanors and felonies in Circuit and District Courts by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions, and presenting cases at trial.
Attorneys will prepare legal briefs and memoranda of law.
Attorneys will establish effective relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public.
Attorneys will maintain accurate files, documenting in writing major or significant actions, and provide sufficient justification to support recommendations.
Attorneys will prepare briefs in opposition to petitions for appeals to the Court of Appeals.
Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workload and department needs.
Please note that residency in the City of Virginia Beach is not a requirement.
This position is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information and to apply for this position please visit virginiabeach.
gov.
Official City Job Description: https://s3.
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007969.
pdf Minimum Requirements: MINIMUMS: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; eligibility to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not Required Physical: Not Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Not Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: Cover letter and resume Preferences: Special Instructions: Please complete the application in its entirety.
The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience.
A resume does not replace a completed application.
Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed.
If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.
Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application.
Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section.
If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions.
This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
The associated minimum requirements and pay grades are as follows: Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney (A.
17 $77.
479.
80 - $120,093.
69) Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law.
Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney (A.
19 $85,421.
50 - $132,403.
33) Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Two (2) years experience as a criminal prosecutor, or one (1) year of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years experience in the general practice of law.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law.
Prior prosecution experience.
Prior jury experience of at least five jury trials.
Prior experience with body worn camera and/or other digital evidence.
Completed post law school Trial Advocacy Course.
Associate Commonwealth's Attorney (A.
21 $94,177.
20 - $145,974.
66) Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; eligibility to practice law in the State of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia; and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Federal District Court.
Five (5) years experience as a criminal prosecutor, or four (4) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years experience in the general practice of law.
Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law.
Prior prosecution experience.
Prior jury experience of at least twenty jury trials.
Prior experience with body worn camera and/or other digital evidence.
Completed post law school Trial Advocacy Course.
Duties for all positions include but not limited to: Attorney will prosecute misdemeanors and felonies in Circuit and District Courts by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions, and presenting cases at trial.
Attorneys will prepare legal briefs and memoranda of law.
Attorneys will establish effective relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public.
Attorneys will maintain accurate files, documenting in writing major or significant actions, and provide sufficient justification to support recommendations.
Attorneys will prepare briefs in opposition to petitions for appeals to the Court of Appeals.
Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workload and department needs.
Please note that residency in the City of Virginia Beach is not a requirement.
This position is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For additional information and to apply for this position please visit virginiabeach.
gov.
Official City Job Description: https://s3.
us-east-1.
amazonaws.
com/virginia-beach-gov-docs/jobs/JobDescriptions/Assistant-Commonwealths-Attorney-01845.
pdf?v=1645790709 Working Conditions: https://workingcondition-summary-prod.
s3.
amazonaws.
com/B.
007969.
pdf Minimum Requirements: MINIMUMS: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; eligibility to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not Required Physical: Not Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Not Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: Cover letter and resume Preferences: Special Instructions: Please complete the application in its entirety.
The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience.
A resume does not replace a completed application.
Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed.
If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.
Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application.
Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section.
If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions.
This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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• Location : Virginia Beach, VA
• Post ID: 9072595233
