Staff Attorney

Title: Staff Attorney

State Role Title: Hearing Legal Services Officer

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $92,610

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Comm Attys' Services Council

Location: Marshall Wythe School of Law

Agency Website: https://www.cas.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Specific Duties:
• Administer and coordinate programs on topics including economic crimes, electronic evidence, insurance fraud, asset forfeiture, basic prosecutor training, and leadership training for prosecutors.
• Prepare legal training materials and disseminate them via Prosecutor’s Encyclopedia.
• Regularly maintain and update Prosecutor’s Encyclopedia to include new training materials, online MCLE training, and legal resources for Virginia prosecutors.
• Provide legal updates on new legislation and court rulings to Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement partners.
• Deliver direct legal training on specific issues as requested by Virginia prosecutors.
• Collaborate with the Virginia Information Technology Agency to ensure IT reporting, compliance, and security.
• Prepare mandatory agency reports and oversee IT compliance tasks, including monitoring security training and protocol adherence.
• Manage physical IT assets and provide technical and A/V support for CASC programs as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with other Virginia agencies to address the training needs of Virginia prosecutors.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Membership in the Virginia State Bar.
• Significant prosecution-related experience and a demonstrated commitment to fair and just prosecution of criminal offenses.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Considerations

Law Degree Required

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Tracey DeBord

Phone: 757-253-7056

Email: tadebo@wm.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.