Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I

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Assistant Commonwealth Attorney I
The candidate will be assigned a combination of cases to include misdemeanor offense in the General District Court level and less 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 less serious felony cases to include non-violent crimes (property crimes, petit and grand larceny, forgery and uttering, etc.). Prepares and prosecutes misdemeanor cases, conduct legal research and argument for hearings, compose appellate briefs, advise local law enforcement agencies, and work closely with victim/witness advocates. Advises county and state law enforcement officials concerning the investigation of criminal violations and trial preparation. Advises citizens of Fairfax County on issues relating to criminal law violations in the community and court procedure. Duties: Prepares and tries civil and criminal cases; Advises law enforcement officials regarding the investigation of law violations; Interviews witnesses; Prepares and files complaints; Consults with department heads and others on a variety of County problems having legal implications; Conducts legal research and prepares briefs, ordinances and opinions as requested; Drafts necessary legal documents; Locates witnesses and defendants; Represents the County in hearings; Dictates letters, legal instruments and complaints.

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