Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney I

Description

Application Deadline: 08/23/2024 by 5PM EST.

TO APPLY: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. Click here to apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/4597356/assistant-commonwealths-attorney-i

The Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney I is responsible for the prosecution of routine criminal felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases. Under the direct supervision of the Deputy and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney II’s, the position determines the method of prosecution including potential case negotiations, plea agreements, and sentencing requests; prepares for court by researching legal issues, reviewing facts, studying scientific reports, and interviewing witnesses; prepares related papers including appellate briefs; maintains contact with the public, and with those involved in the case. The Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney I works under the general direction of the Commonwealth’s Attorney and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney II’s.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $78,194.65 – $93,635.38 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
Required with the online application: Cover letter, Resume, and 3 Professional references.
(Applications without these elements will not be considered. Although a resume required, it is not a substitute for completing the required information on the application.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of the requirements for graduation with a JD in law from an accredited college or university. (Applicants who sat for the July 2024 Bar examination may be considered; however, no formal offer of employment will be made until notice of bar licensure has been received.)
Minimum three (3) years of experience as a criminal trial attorney or one (1) year as a prosecutor (judicial clerkships, any externships, or clinical placements with prosecutor’s offices may count towards the one year).
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.