Deputy Commonwealth Attorney

Completion of core course requirements for a juris doctorate law and at least three years of experience, at least one year in a supervisory, leadership capacity preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Must be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia State Bar. Considerable knowledge of basic general law, substantive and procedural civil and criminal law, law as it pertains to state and local government within Virginia, and leadership. Considerable skill in making legal decisions independently and without direction, written and verbal communication, negotiating and presenting legal arguments, interpreting rules, regulations and statutes, mentoring and supervising teams, and leadership.  Those candidates with verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.  

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Supervises, trains, mentors, and provides support to the Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys; participates in and contributes to the leadership decisions made in the office; gives feedback and advice to the leadership team;  represents the Commonwealth’s Attorney as required in her absence; prosecutes cases in court; trains local law enforcement personnel in the area of criminal law; interprets statutes for law enforcement officers and magistrates, as requested; assigned to a specific practice area in which he or she reviews all cases as they come in and delegates their assignments as appropriate; monitors sentencing decisions, including show cause proceedings when appropriate.  Perform other work as required. 

Monday -  Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Commonwealth's Attorney

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