ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
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Location: Newport News, VA 23608
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ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
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Attorney 1 Assistant CWA Salary range: $ 80,500.00 - 132,443.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. (Those awaiting Virginia bar results are also encouraged to apply.) Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law. Prior prosecution experience. Prior jury experience. DUTIES: The position includes, but is not limited to: prosecuting 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. Preparing legal briefs and memoranda of law. Establishing effective and respectful relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public. Maintaining accurate files, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to manage a large caseload and work well in a team environment. Must exhibit steadfast commitment to fairness and public service. Since this office is engaged in Community Prosecution, skills such as innovation, creativity and an ability to build strong partnerships in the community to identify and solve problems is necessary.
Attorney 2 Associate CWA Salary range: $ 88,000.00-142,000.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and eligible to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Four (4) years experience as a criminal prosecutor, or three (3) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and one (1) or more years of experience in the general practice of law. DUTIES: Attorney will effectively prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in various courts on behalf of the Commonwealth. The attorney will prepare and research criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence and trial strategies in all courts of the Commonwealth by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Duties will also include responsibility to first-chair homicide cases as assigned. Establishing effective and respectful relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public. Maintaining accurate files, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to manage a large caseload and work well in a team environment. Must exhibit steadfast commitment to fairness and public service. Since this office is engaged in Community Prosecution, skills such as innovation, creativity and an ability to build strong partnerships in the community to identify and solve problems is necessary.
Attorney 3 Senior Assistant CWA Salary range: $ 100,306.00 - 162,986.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and eligible to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Seven (7) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor, or six (6) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years of experience in the general practice of law. 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. DUTIES: Attorney will effectively prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in various courts on behalf of the Commonwealth. The attorney will prepare and research criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence and trial strategies in all courts of the Commonwealth by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Duties will also include responsibility to first-chair homicide cases as assigned. Establishing effective and respectful relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public. Maintaining accurate files, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to manage a large caseload and work well in a team environment. Must exhibit steadfast commitment to fairness and public service. Since this office is engaged in Community Prosecution, skills such as innovation, creativity and an ability to build strong partnerships in the community to identify and solve problems is necessary. Will have responsibilities to train and supervise other attorneys, train law enforcement officers, and handle other office management and administrative duties as needed.
Attorney 4 Deputy CWA Salary range: $113,000.00 - 185,000.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and eligible to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Ten (10) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor, or nine (9) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years of experience in the general practice of law. 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. DUTIES: Responsible for the efficient running and supervision of a team of prosecutors while working closely with other supervisors in the office, as well as developing partnerships with outside agencies, to improve the quality of services provided to the citizens of Newport News. Attorney will be able to effectively prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in various courts on behalf of the Commonwealth. The attorney will prepare and research criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence and trial strategies in all courts of the Commonwealth by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Duties will also include responsibility to first-chair homicide cases as assigned. Establishing effective and respectful relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public. Maintaining accurate files, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to manage a large caseload and work well in a team environment. Must exhibit steadfast commitment to fairness and public service. Since this office is engaged in Community Prosecution, skills such as innovation, creativity and an ability to build strong partnerships in the community to identify and solve problems is necessary. Will have responsibilities to train and supervise other attorneys, train law enforcement officers, and handle a variety of other office management and administrative duties as needed.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
Job Family : PROFESSIONAL
Posting Start : 04/17/2025
Posting End : 10/17/2025
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Attorney 1 Assistant CWA Salary range: $ 80,500.00 - 132,443.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. (Those awaiting Virginia bar results are also encouraged to apply.) Preferences: Prior experience in criminal law. Prior prosecution experience. Prior jury experience. DUTIES: The position includes, but is not limited to: prosecuting 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. Preparing legal briefs and memoranda of law. Establishing effective and respectful relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public. Maintaining accurate files, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to manage a large caseload and work well in a team environment. Must exhibit steadfast commitment to fairness and public service. Since this office is engaged in Community Prosecution, skills such as innovation, creativity and an ability to build strong partnerships in the community to identify and solve problems is necessary.
Attorney 2 Associate CWA Salary range: $ 88,000.00-142,000.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and eligible to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Four (4) years experience as a criminal prosecutor, or three (3) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and one (1) or more years of experience in the general practice of law. DUTIES: Attorney will effectively prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in various courts on behalf of the Commonwealth. The attorney will prepare and research criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence and trial strategies in all courts of the Commonwealth by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Duties will also include responsibility to first-chair homicide cases as assigned. Establishing effective and respectful relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public. Maintaining accurate files, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to manage a large caseload and work well in a team environment. Must exhibit steadfast commitment to fairness and public service. Since this office is engaged in Community Prosecution, skills such as innovation, creativity and an ability to build strong partnerships in the community to identify and solve problems is necessary.
Attorney 3 Senior Assistant CWA Salary range: $ 100,306.00 - 162,986.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and eligible to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Seven (7) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor, or six (6) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years of experience in the general practice of law. 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. DUTIES: Attorney will effectively prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in various courts on behalf of the Commonwealth. The attorney will prepare and research criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence and trial strategies in all courts of the Commonwealth by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Duties will also include responsibility to first-chair homicide cases as assigned. Establishing effective and respectful relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public. Maintaining accurate files, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to manage a large caseload and work well in a team environment. Must exhibit steadfast commitment to fairness and public service. Since this office is engaged in Community Prosecution, skills such as innovation, creativity and an ability to build strong partnerships in the community to identify and solve problems is necessary. Will have responsibilities to train and supervise other attorneys, train law enforcement officers, and handle other office management and administrative duties as needed.
Attorney 4 Deputy CWA Salary range: $113,000.00 - 185,000.00/year
Minimum requirements: J.D. from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and eligible to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Ten (10) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor, or nine (9) years of experience as a criminal prosecutor and two (2) additional years of experience in the general practice of law. 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. DUTIES: Responsible for the efficient running and supervision of a team of prosecutors while working closely with other supervisors in the office, as well as developing partnerships with outside agencies, to improve the quality of services provided to the citizens of Newport News. Attorney will be able to effectively prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in various courts on behalf of the Commonwealth. The attorney will prepare and research criminal cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, evidence and trial strategies in all courts of the Commonwealth by conducting legal research, witness interviews, negotiating with defense counsel, preparing jury instructions and presenting cases at trial. Duties will also include responsibility to first-chair homicide cases as assigned. Establishing effective and respectful relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public. Maintaining accurate files, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to manage a large caseload and work well in a team environment. Must exhibit steadfast commitment to fairness and public service. Since this office is engaged in Community Prosecution, skills such as innovation, creativity and an ability to build strong partnerships in the community to identify and solve problems is necessary. Will have responsibilities to train and supervise other attorneys, train law enforcement officers, and handle a variety of other office management and administrative duties as needed.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
Job Family : PROFESSIONAL
Posting Start : 04/17/2025
Posting End : 10/17/2025