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Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

City of WInchester, Virginia

  • Winchester, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • $80,059.20–$124,009.60 Per Year

Highlights

Prepares and prosecutes complex trial cases involving misdemeanors and felonies in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court. Assists police department in investigations of criminal activities and advises department on criminal procedures and offenses in Virginia; Work as assigned by Supervising Attorneys.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWinchester, VA
Salary$80,059.20–$124,009.60 Per Year

Description

Assistant Commonwealths Attorney

Salary

$80,059.20 - $124,009.60 Annually

Location

Winchester, VA

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Department

Commonwealths Attorneys Office

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Investigates allegations
  • Prepares motions and responses to motions in a timely manner
  • Meets with victims and witnesses for case preparation
  • Negotiates pleas
  • Prepares and prosecutes complex trial cases involving misdemeanors and felonies in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court
  • Prepares and conducts briefings and arguments and briefs in response to defense petitions for appeal
  • Advises magistrates on the law
  • Assists police department in investigations of criminal activities and advises department on criminal procedures and offenses in Virginia; Work as assigned by Supervising Attorneys
  • Act as Special Prosecutor at direction of Commonwealths Attorney;
  • Prepare for weekly trials
  • Prosecute misdemeanors
  • Prepare sentencing guidelines
  • Review Concealed weapon applications
  • Catalog "dead" arrest warrants and dispose thereof
  • Prosecute felonies in Circuit Court when directed to do so
  • Provide periodic training to police, citizens, etc.
  • Conduct legal research

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience: Juris Doctorate is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid and appropriate drivers license. Member of the Virginia Bar, licensed to practice under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations. Some knowledge of the organization, function and methods of operation of the staff and operating departments. Ability to analyze a variety of complex legal problems, to make sound recommendations for their solutions and to prepare working procedures. Ability to express information effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officials, employees and the public.

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

This position is eligible for benefits. To view out benefit packet click here.

01

Do you possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school?

  • Yes
  • No

02

How many years of professional legal experience do you have?

Required Question

Employer City of Winchester

Address 15 N. Cameron Street

Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Phone 540-667-2304

Website https://www.winchesterva.gov

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