What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II position at Loudoun County Government?
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ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
Job Summary
The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II. This position will be responsible for preparing charging documents; reviewing evidentiary documents; issuing subpoenas; interviewing and preparing witnesses; performing legal research; responding to pre-trial and post-trial motions; conducting trial strategy; coordinating with victim-witness case manager; representing the Commonwealth in adjudications/trials, sentencing hearings, probation violation hearings, show cause hearings, etc. In addition, they will manage a misdemeanor and felony caseload. This position will evaluate and screen cases for disposal in District Court or indictment in Circuit Court.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from an accredited law school and two (2) years of related work experience as a licensed practicing attorney; license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Job Contingencies And Special Requirements
Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia. Must be a member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar (ability to obtain a waiver of admission within a reasonable time is also acceptable, but should not exceed four (4) months). Continue legal education annually.
The successful candidate will undergo a criminal background check.
ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
Job Summary
The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II. This position will be responsible for preparing charging documents; reviewing evidentiary documents; issuing subpoenas; interviewing and preparing witnesses; performing legal research; responding to pre-trial and post-trial motions; conducting trial strategy; coordinating with victim-witness case manager; representing the Commonwealth in adjudications/trials, sentencing hearings, probation violation hearings, show cause hearings, etc. In addition, they will manage a misdemeanor and felony caseload. This position will evaluate and screen cases for disposal in District Court or indictment in Circuit Court.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from an accredited law school and two (2) years of related work experience as a licensed practicing attorney; license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Job Contingencies And Special Requirements
Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia. Must be a member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar (ability to obtain a waiver of admission within a reasonable time is also acceptable, but should not exceed four (4) months). Continue legal education annually.
The successful candidate will undergo a criminal background check.
Salary : $100,000 - $139,846