Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Description: City of Hampton, VA is at present recruited Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II right now, this job will be hold in Virginia. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions.
Responsible for representing the Commonwealth in General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and Circuit Court. Responsible for misdemeanor, traffic, juvenile and felony case prosecutions in a ll of the courts and the corresponding legal research, drafting and review of legal pleadings related to assigned cases.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Prepares researches and prosecutes difficult and complex criminal cases involving misdemeanors and selected felonies for trial in all courts; advises city and state law enforcement officials regarding investigation of law violations. Utilizes knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of criminal law to thoroughly and accurately prepare cases for trial. Conducts witness interviews; prepares witnesses for trial in a timely manner. Ensures witnesses are apprised of resources available to them. Exercises creativity and skillful negotiating tactics in resolving cases. Keeps supervisor apprised of status of assigned cases.
- Utilizes appropriate resources, meets deadlines, prepares and reviews files in an adequate and timely manner. Recognizes issues relating to specific cases, recogni zes strengths and weaknesses of cases and expresses complex legal and non-legal issues effectively both orally and in writing.
- Understands and adheres to the Rules of Professional Responsibility for Attorneys. Responds to inquires in a timely manner, exercising good customer service skills.
- May supervise less experienced attorneys; may assist in training new attorneys. Assists other attorneys as needed in the preparation cases; recognizes and responds to the concerns of support staff.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar. Requires some previous professional legal experience; experience in criminal prosecution is preferred. Must have the ability to analyze, appraise and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with a broad range of individuals; ability to resolve problems promptly and diplomatically. In addition, requires the ability to present serious and complex cases in court and the ability to speak extemporaneously and persuasively. Any person offered employment in this position must successfully complete a criminal background check.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Performs duties under the limited supervision of designated senior management. Requires extensive contact with the general public, court officials, representatives of law enforcement and judicial agencies, victims, witnesses, as well as other public and private organizations. Requires continuing legal education. Requires extensive research and analysis requiring hours beyond the normal 40 hour work week. Requires some e vening meetings. This is an exempt position.
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