Assistant Commonwealth Attorney III

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Assistant Commonwealth Attorney III
Duties: Will be assigned a combination of cases to include misdemeanor offenses in the General District Court level and more serious felony cases at the Circuit Court level. Depending on level of experience, assignments generally include the prosecution of misdemeanor cases in General District Court (DUI, traffic offenses, and simple drug possession), and the prosecution of felony cases to include violent crimes (murder, rape, abduction, robbery etc.). Prepares and prosecutes misdemeanor cases and felony cases, conduct legal research and argument for hearings, compose appellate briefs, advise local law enforcement agencies, and work closely with victim/witness advocates. Due to the high caseload, the attorney must be organized, work efficiently, be flexible, and be able to think on his or her feet in busy and time-pressured situations. As experience, knowledge, and skills are obtained and developed, the ACA III will mentor and assist with the development of ACA I, ACA II, and staff. Represents the Commonwealth of Virginia in prosecutions of violations of criminal law. Appears in General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court to prosecute criminal misdemeanors and traffic offenses. Appears in Circuit Court to prosecute the appeal of misdemeanor offenses in jury and bench trials. Appears in Circuit Court to prosecute felony offenses in jury and bench trials. Conducts legal research and composes briefs in opposition to constitutional motions and petitions for appeal. Drafts correspondence on legal matters. Advises County and State law enforcement officials concerning the investigation of criminal violations and trial preparation. Reviews search warrants, affidavits and court orders submitted by law enforcement for the obtaining of evidence related to criminal cases. Advises citizens of County on issues relating to criminal law violations in the community and court procedure.

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