Requisition ID:
41838
Work Location:
Commonwealth Attorney - Municipal Center
Pay Range:
G.
28, $30.
65 to $47.
50 (Hourly)
Starting Salary:
Depending upon Qualifications
Work Schedule:
TBD
Part Time Hours/Wk:
29
Job Open Date:
4/8/24
Application Deadline:
4/16/24
Job Duties:
The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for prosecuting those charged with violating the criminal laws of Virginia in Virginia Beach.
We are seeking a part-time Legal Investigator to effectively assist trial prosecutors in securing needed witnesses, documents, and other evidence necessary to the trial of a criminal case including witness interviews, witness location, interviewing defense witnesses, securing search warrants and other legal process, securing records and their authentication, as well as providing testimony in court when required.
Exercise discretion and effectively act as primary investigator on cases assigned by the Commonwealth's Attorney or Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney not initiated by the Virginia Beach Police Department.
such as alleged violations of the Virginia Comprehensive Conflict of Interest Act, allegations of corruption by a public employee or official or the use of deadly force by or against a police officer.
Perform other job duties as required.
Preferences for this position include:
Knowledge of Virginia Criminal Code
Experience securing documents/evidence for trial
Experience interviewing witnesses
Experience locating missing witnesses
Experience testifying in court
Experience as a lead investigator on complex criminal investigations
Experience in investigative report writing
Familiarity with Virginia Court Systems
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://virginia-beach-departments-docs.
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Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement for this position.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus ten (10) years experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as criminal justice, law enforcement or related field.
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: Not 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: Resume and Cover Letter
Preferences:
Knowledge of Virginia Criminal Code; Experience securing documents/other evidence for trial; Experience interviewing witnesses; Experience in locating missing witnesses; Experience testifying in court; Experience as lead investigator on complex criminal investigation; Experience in investigative report writing; Familiarity with Virginia court systems; Familiarity with Virginia court systems.
Special Instructions:
Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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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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