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Posted April 10, 2024

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I

Gloucester County
Gloucester, VA Full Time
Reference: GloucesterCounty4417647

Hiring Salary - $73,641 +/- DOQ Position is open until filled; review of applications begins immediately. Interested applicants are encouraged to...

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Hiring Salary - $73,641 +/- DOQ

Position is open until filled; review of applications begins immediately.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply!

Under general supervision, the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I performs professional work representing the Commonwealth in court. Prepares and prosecutes cases primarily in all local trial courts. Generally, works independently with supervision as needed. Work consists of case law research, preparation of legal briefs and motions, interviewing and preparing witnesses, and providing legal advice and expertise to law enforcement and other agencies during investigations. Completes work within the framework and mandates of any grant funding this position.

Work involves considerable public contact. Employee must exercise independent judgment, initiative, tact and courtesy in various phases of work. This position is grant funded. In the event that grant funding is not sufficient to cover costs associated with this position, this position may be modified to conform to available grant funding or otherwise be eliminated.

Reports to the Commonwealths Attorney.
  • Serves as prosecutor for the Commonwealth; gathers and analyzes evidence in cases and reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to case; interviews and prepares witnesses; appears against accused in court of law and presents evidence before judge, jury, or other judiciary.
  • Performs legal research to support cases being prosecuted; prepares legal briefs and opinions.
  • Establishes and maintains case files and other documentation to include any necessary grant related documentation that may fund and / or supplement this position.
  • Prepares legal briefs and motions.
  • Provides advice and guidance to law enforcement and other agencies.
  • Responds to inquiries from members of the community.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains all policies and procedures set forth by the Commonwealths Attorney including, but not limited to, a Statement of Appointment, Policy of Confidentiality and Social Media Policy.
For a complete job description: Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I
  • Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law.
  • Six months to three (3) years of legal experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


To be considered for this position, a completed application with a minimum of 3 professional references must be listed on application. A cover letter, current writing sample and resume must also be submitted with the online application for consideration.

Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.


Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
OUR Community: Gloucester County
Must be an active member, in good standing, of the Virginia State Bar.

This listing expired on May 10. Applications are no longer accepted.

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