Description:
Job Duties:The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for prosecuting those charged with violating the criminal laws of Virginia in Virginia Beach. This is a grant-funded position specifically targeted at prosecuting concealed weapons violations and related firearms cases.
Duties include:
- Attorney will effectively prosecute 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.
- Attorneys will prepare legal briefs and memoranda of law.
- Attorneys will establish effective relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers and the public.
- Attorneys will maintain accurate files, documenting in writing major or significant actions, and provide sufficient justification to support recommendations.
- Attorneys will prepare briefs in opposition to petitions for appeals to the Court of Appeals.
These positions are the at-will positions serving at the pleasure of the Commonwealth's Attorney. For additional information and to apply for this position please visit https://oca.virginiabeach.gov/. The Commonwealth's Attorney's office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why Work with Us?
The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office offers a unique opportunity to serve your community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance, this is a great place to grow professionally and personally.
At the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, balanced, and rewarding work environment for our employees. As part of our commitment to your success and well-being, we offer a wide range of incentives and benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Incentives and Benefits:
- Teleworking: Ability to work from home on a periodic basis depending on your job responsibilities.
- Generous Paid Time Off: With 15 paid holidays each year, we ensure you have ample time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Your health is our priority. Our benefits package includes access to medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
- Life Insurance Coverage: Feel secure knowing you are covered with life insurance as part of our commitment to your long-term well-being.
- Robust Retirement Benefits: We want you to have peace of mind for the future. Take advantage of our competitive retirement plan options, including a pension program, to help you plan for a comfortable retirement.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Programs: We understand the burden of student loans. Since we are public service, many employees have the potential for public service student loan forgiveness programs to ease your financial journey.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Whether you're pursuing a degree or continuing education, we support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement programs to assist with educational expenses.
- Collaborative and Inclusive Work Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals in a positive and inclusive environment that values teamwork, integrity, and service to the community.
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Working Conditions:
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Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Requirements: Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar; licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; admission to practice before the Court of Appeals of Virginia and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
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.
Additional Requirements:
- DMV Transcript: Not Required
- CDL: Not Required
- DOT History: Not Required
- CPS Check: Not Required
- Physical: Not Required
- Respirator: Not Required
- Polygraph Review: Not Required
- Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume and Cover Letter
Preferences:
Special Instructions:
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
