Assistant Commonwealth Attorney

DEPARTMENT:

COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

SALARY:

$72,162.00 - $135,890.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 10/22/21

CLOSING DATE: 12/31/21 11:59 PM

INTRODUCTION:

The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney seeks candidates for anticipated future full time Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney vacancies. The Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys prosecute criminal cases occurring within Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park

ABOUT THIS ROLE 
This is an at-will position which serves at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.  An Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney is primarily responsible for handling day to day prosecution of cases in District Courts and Circuit Court that are not otherwise assigned, including trials of a wide variety of misdemeanors and felony cases, preliminary hearings, motions dockets, and appeals, as well as handling assigned cases not handled by Sr. Assistants and Deputies. Duties also include serving as “Duty CA” and responding to calls and questions from citizens, police officers and defense attorneys on a rotating basis, attending relevant trainings, ride-alongs with police officers and engaging in public activities to connect as active members with the community we serve. 

PREFERENCES
The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree and a strong interest in Criminal law. Some experience as a criminal prosecutor or criminal defense is preferred, but not required.  We seek a candidate that works cooperatively with the police departments in our jurisdiction, can manage a large caseload, has a zealous work ethic and proven ability to work with a team.  A successful candidate must have a strong interest in advocating for the community’s best interest in a variety of cases.

 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be a member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing. 

ENTRY SALARY: $75,000.00 – 115,000.00/yr.
We offer excellent pay and benefits including VA State Retirement and a generous leave accrual. 

NOTE: This is an at-will position which serves at the pleasure of the Commonwealth's Attorney. Please completed the work history section of the application and attach a resume and cover letter to your application to the attention of Amy Ashworth, Commonwealth Attorney.

DEPARTMENT:

COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

SALARY:

$85,015.00 - $153,288.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 10/22/2021

CLOSING DATE: 12/31/21 11:59 PM

INTRODUCTION:

The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney seeks a full time Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney to prosecute criminal cases occurring within Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

About This Role:
This is an at-will position which serves at the pleasure of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.  A Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney is primarily responsible for oversight of investigation and prosecution of cases as assigned in the areas of Violent Crime Unit, Special Victims Unit, Special Investigations Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, and Juvenile Offender Unit.  Duties include handling and trying of cases, attending trainings relevant to assigned cases; filling in for Deputy as needed; On-call responsibilities for after work questions on cases; Duty desk responsibilities. 

PREFERENCES
The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree and at least five (5) years of experience in criminal prosecutor or criminal defense.  We seek a candidate that works cooperatively with the police departments in our jurisdiction, can manage a large caseload, has a zealous work ethic and proven ability to work with a team.  Criminal jury trial experience is required. Successful candidate must have a strong interest in advocating for victim’s rights, specifically in the areas of crimes against children and domestic and sexual violence.    

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be a member of the Virginia State Bar in good standing. 

ENTRY SALARY: $100,000.00 – 145,000.00/yr.

We offer excellent pay and benefits including VA State Retirement and a generous leave accrual.

NOTE: This is an at-will position which serves at the pleasure of the Commonwealth's Attorney. Please completed the work history section of the application and attach a resume and cover letter to your application to the attention of Amy Ashworth, Commonwealth Attorney. The Commonwealth Attorney's Office manages the selection process for vacancies in that office.