Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II

Salary: $87,512.00 - $96,263.00 Annually
Location : Commonwealth Attorney's Office 236 N King Street, Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08627
Department: COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
FLSA: Exempt


Function
Are you passionate about public service and committed to upholding the law with fairness and integrity? The City of Hampton is seeking a skilled and dedicated Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you'll represent the Commonwealth in General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and Circuit Court. The class works under administrative supervision developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reporting major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value collaboration, and are ready to take your legal career to the next level, we encourage you to apply and be part of a mission-driven team where your work truly matters.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree.
• Requires two years professional legal experience; experience in criminal prosecution is preferred or closely related experience.
• Must be an active member in good standing in the Virginia State Bar and admitted to practice. Must be Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

OR

• Must be eligible for admission to the Virginia State Bar. Candidates selecting this option must clearly indicate the basis for their eligibility and provide an anticipated timeline for obtaining admission.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Requires continuing legal education in subjects affecting the work assigned to the incumbent.
• May require working non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• May require some local travel.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

Examples of Work

• Utilizes knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of criminal law to thoroughly and accurately prepare cases for trial.
• Prepares, researches, and prosecutes difficult and complex criminal cases involving misdemeanors and selected felonies for trial in all courts.
• Contacts victims, witnesses, police officers and other investigators to review cases and incidents in which they were involved.
• Exercises creativity and skillful negotiating tactics in resolving cases.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of status of assigned cases.
• Argues pre-trial and post-trial motions.
• Prepares responses to discovery.
• Advocates for victims.
• Documents in writing all actions and provides sufficient justification to support disposition recommendations.
• Advises City and State law enforcement officials regarding investigation of law violations; consults with City and State officials on a wide variety of problems having legal implications; may compile and maintain statistics for the lower courts.
• 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 inquiries in a timely manner exercising good customer service skills.
• May assist in training new attorneys; assists other 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.

Features
Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Plans
• EAP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts

• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Bonding Leave
  • Care for Sick Parent Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Personal day (available every quarter)

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
• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.
• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square RetirementView phone number on click.appcast.io). For more information, visit
• 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.
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
• 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.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at View phone number on click.appcast.io or see

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I have graduated from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar and authorized to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes, I am an active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar and admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• No, but I am eligible for admission to the Virginia State Bar. (If selected, please describe the basis for your eligibility and provide your anticipated timeline for admission below.)
• None of the above.

03


If you stated that you were eligible for admission to the Virginia State Bar please explain your eligibility and provide your anticipated timeline for admission. ( If this does not apply please type in N/A)
04


I have a minimum of two (2) years of professional legal work experience.Your application must indicate where you gained this specific work experience.

• Yes
• No

05


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

06


I understand a criminal background check related to this position is required prior to any official offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

07


This position may require that you possess a valid Virginia Driver's 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:
08


Are you authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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