Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II - Hampton, United States - City of Hampton, VA

    City of Hampton, VA
    City of Hampton, VA Hampton, United States

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    Description
    Salary : $79, $87,980.00 Annually

    Location : Hampton, VA

    Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

    Job Number: 07530

    Department: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY

    Opening Date: 03/17/2023

    Function

    The purpose of the class is to represent the Commonwealth in General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and Circuit Court. The class works under administrative supervision assisting in developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reporting major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports.
    Examples of Work

    The tasks listed below are representative of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the class as necessary.
    • Prepares, researches, and prosecutes difficult and complex criminal cases involving misdemeanors and felonies for trial in all courts.
    • Advises City and State law enforcement officials regarding investigation of law violations; Conducts phone calls and meetings with police officers.
    • Utilizes knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of criminal law to thoroughly and accurately prepare cases for trial.
    • Conducts witness interviews; prepares witnesses for trial in a timely manner; ensures witnesses are apprised of resources available to them.
    • Exercises creativity and skillful negotiating tactics in resolving cases.
    • Keeps supervisor apprised of status of assigned cases.
    • Researches legal issues.
    • Utilizes appropriate resources, meets deadlines, prepares and reviews files in an adequate and timely manner.
    • Recognizes issues relating to specific cases, recognizes strengths and weaknesses of cases, and expresses complex legal and non-legal issues effectively both orally and in writing.
    • Adheres to the Rules of Professional Responsibility for Attorneys.
    • Responds to inquires in a timely manner exercising good customer service skills.
    • May assist in training new attorneys as needed in the preparation cases; recognizes and responds to the concerns of support staff.
    • Demonstrates punctuality and regular attendance.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications

    Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar.

    Requires two (2) years of professional legal practice. Experience in criminal prosecution is preferred.

    Must successfully pass a background check related to this position. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

    Features

    Performs duties under the limited supervision of designated senior management. Requires extensive contact with the general public, court officials, representatives of law enforcement and judicial agencies, victims, witnesses, as well as other public and private organizations. Requires continuing legal education. Requires extensive research and analysis requiring hours beyond the normal 40 hour work week. Requires some evening meetings. This is an exempt position.

    Benefits Overview
    • The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
    • -Health insurance
    • -Dental insurance
    • -Vision insurance
    • -Reimbursement accounts
    • Health insurance offered through Optima Health For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
      The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
    • Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus For more information, see the
    • Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
    • The eleven paid holidays each year include:
    • New Year's Day
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • President's Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Juneteenth Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Veterans' Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Christmas Day
    • Employee's birthday
    • A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation For more information, see the
    • Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

      Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation For more information, see the
    • Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
    • Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
    • The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family , or
    • Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

      Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
    • Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
    01

    I have graduated from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    I am currently have an active membership in good standing in the Virginia State Bar.
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    I have a minimum of two (2) year professional legal work experience.Your application must indicate where you gained this specific work experience.
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    In order to be considered for this position, I understand I must submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample with my online application.
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    I understand a criminal background check related to this position is required prior to any official offer of employment or promotion.
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    This position may require that you possess a valid Virginia Motor Vehicle Operator License and have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:

    07

    Are you authorized to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
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