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    multi-jurisdictional Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney - Arlington, United States - Arlington County, VA

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    Are you an attorney with at least three years of experience, a Virginia Bar membership or eligibility for waiver into the Virginia State Bar? Do you have experience prosecuting insurance fraud and financial crimes? If so, the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is seeking a Multi-Jurisdictional Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney.


    Specific duties include:

    • Making appearances in the General District and Circuit Courts of Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County to prosecute felony and misdemeanor insurance fraud related crimes;
    • Serving as liaison among the Northern Virginia Commonwealth's Attorney's Offices and the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) on insurance fraud investigations and prosecutions;
    • Advising Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) agents regarding issues arising during insurance fraud investigations;
    • Managing an assigned caseload and overseeing all aspects of the criminal prosecution, including interviewing and subpoenaing witnesses, researching relevant statutes and case law, reviewing pertinent police and forensic reports, considering alternative and/or additional charges, arguing pre-trial motions, and negotiating plea agreements;
    • Drafting pleadings, indictments, briefs, and memoranda; and
    • Conducting insurance fraud investigations through the Northern Virginia Multi-Jurisdictional Grand Jury where appropriate.


    The ideal candidate has excellent research and writing skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, the ability to organize, interpret, and apply legal principles to analyze and logically address complex legal circumstances to draw sound, objective conclusions.

    Selection Criteria


    Minimum:

    • Completion of the requirements for graduation with a JD in law from an accredited college or university;
    • Membership in the Virginia State Bar or eligible for waiver into the Virginia State Bar; and
    • Three years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing trial lawyer, including complex felony trial experience.

    Desirable:

    • Experience prosecuting insurance fraud and/or financial crimes;
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;
    • Familiarity with Prosecutor by Karpel (PBK) case-management software; and/or
    • Familiarity with the local procedures and practices in Northern Virginia courts.
    Special Requirements

    Please ensure that you have included details of all relevant work experience on your application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

    A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment.

    It may include checks of the following:
    criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.


    Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or willingness to use alternative modes of transportation.

    The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record.

    An offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

    Additional Information

    The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.

    This position is funded by the Compensation Board. The starting salary range is $106, $135,283.20.

    Work hours:
    Full-time, Monday through Friday with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. Limited telework is available.

    The official title for this position is Commonwealth's Attorney II.


    THE OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE.

    We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

    This policy applies to all employment practices within our agency.

    We encourage all to apply and make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

    #LI-Hybrid

    Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.


    The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

    Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at voice) or email


    Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

    More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:

    Permanent, Full-Time Appointments

    All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.


    The following benefits are available:

    Paid Leave:
    Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

    Holidays:
    There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

    Health and Dental Insurance:

    Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

    Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

    Life Insurance:
    Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

    Retirement:

    The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.

    You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

    For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).

    The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.

    New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

    Other Benefits:

    The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.


    Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:


    Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.


    Limited Term Appointments:
    Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.


    Temporary Regular Appointments:


    Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.

    They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.


    Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:


    Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.

    Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

    01


    Are you willing to complete a pre-hire background check as a condition of employment? It may include extensive checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure and credit history.

    You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.


    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Do you have A Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law?


    • Yes
    • No
    03

    How many years of experience as a practicing trial lawyer, including complex felony trial experience do you have?


    • No
    ne

    • Less than 6 months
    • 6 to less than 12 months
    • 1 to less than 2 years
    • 2 to less than 3 years
    • 3 years or more
    04

    Please check ALL boxes that apply as it relates to the desirable qualifications.


    • Experience prosecuting insurance fraud and/or financial crimes
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
    • Familiarity with Prosecutor by Karpel (PBK) case-management software
    • Familiarity with the local procedures and practices in Northern Virginia courts
    • No
    ne of the above

    05

    Please describe your experience identified in question #4. If you do not have this experience, please write N/A.

    Required Question

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    Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

    Arlington, Virginia, 22201

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