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Loudoun County Government · 2 months ago

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II

Leesburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Loudoun County Government has been recognized as one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers, showcasing its commitment to employee satisfaction and public service. The Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II will be responsible for prosecuting criminal cases, preparing legal documents, managing a caseload, and coordinating with various stakeholders in the legal process.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Preparing charging documents

Reviewing evidentiary documents

Issuing subpoenas

Interviewing and preparing witnesses

Performing legal research

Responding to pre-trial and post-trial motions

Conducting trial strategy

Coordinating with victim-witness case manager

Representing the Commonwealth in adjudications/trials, sentencing hearings, probation violation hearings, show cause hearings, etc

Managing a misdemeanor and felony caseload

Evaluating and screening cases for disposal in District Court or indictment in Circuit Court

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeLicensed AttorneyVirginia State Bar MembershipLegal ResearchTrial StrategyWitness PreparationCase Management

Required

Requires a Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from an accredited law school

Two (2) years of related work experience as a licensed practicing attorney

Licensed member of the Virginia State Bar

Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia

Must be a member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar (ability to obtain a waiver of admission within a reasonable time is also acceptable, but should not exceed four (4) months)

Continue legal education annually

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required