Assistant Commonwealths Attorney Ii

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Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II
The candidate will serve as prosecuting attorney for the Commonwealth of Virginia in all criminal matters pending before the firm General District Court, the firm Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and the firm Circuit Court, and on occasion act as special prosecutor in other jurisdictions within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Will prosecute most misdemeanor cases before the General District Court. Prosecute misdemeanor cases before the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Prosecute some felony preliminary hearings before the General District Court. Prosecute felony preliminary hearings before the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Prosecute felony bench and jury trials and misdemeanor appeals before the Circuit Court. Assist senior prosecutors in preparation and trial of murder cases before the Circuit Court Write briefs and Memoranda on Motions Filed in the Circuit Court Argue Suppression Motions and other Motions before the Circuit and General District Courts. Prepare Appellate Briefs for use by the Commonwealth in the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Advise law enforcement on all legal matters involving the investigation and prosecution of criminal conduct. Develop and Conduct formal training on Virginia laws and the United States Constitution for law enforcement. Advise and work with governmental agencies and the public in coordinated efforts to ensure and enhance crime prevention and public safety. Make relevant presentations to community groups on law enforcement. Performs related work as assigned. Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is needed. Graduation from an accredited law school or completion of all necessary requirements in legal education program after having read Virginia law is essential. Must be an active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar and hold a license in good standing from the Virginia Supreme Court. Should have 1 year of previous experience as prosecutor or 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney. Bilingual and multi-lingual fluency desirable. Diverse candidates welcome. Extraordinary commitment to justice and public service is needed. Extensive experience prosecuting misdemeanor and criminal offenses, complex traffic offenses, white collar crimes, crimes against children, the elderly, violent felonies, and other offenses (5-10 years of experience preferred) is essential.

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