NEOGOV · 5 months ago
ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
County of Culpeper, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$87K/yr - $115K/yrNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney to perform professional legal work for the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney. The role involves prosecuting individuals suspected of violating state and local laws in criminal cases across various county courts.
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Responsibilities
Prepares and prosecutes misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in The Juvenile and Domestic Relations, General District and/or Circuit Courts
Screens cases for prosecution; determines proper charges
Performs legal research
Locates witnesses
Prepares case documents
Presents cases in court
Negotiates with defense attorneys
Attends/participates in arraignments of defendants in criminal cases. Investigates terms and conditions of bond
Works with Crime Victims Advocate
Prepares legal briefs/petitions to the Appellate Court. Keeps abreast of appellate court opinions and understands their application to similar cases
Responds to customer requests and inquiries
Maintains current knowledge of trends, legal issues and rulings, court opinions, legal procedures, new state, and local laws, etc
Performs varied clerical tasks in support of assigned duties and responsibilities, i.e., filing, copying, etc
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Education and experience equivalent to a Juris Doctorate degree
Licensed to practice law in the State of Virginia
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check
Comprehensive knowledge of Virginia criminal and traffic laws, Virginia criminal procedures, Virginia and Federal constitutional issues, as well as local rules of court and trial practice
Ability to perform intricate and rapid legal research, and to prepare legal briefs to trial and appellate courts
Ability to communicate effectively with law enforcement personnel, expert witnesses, lay witnesses, and victim witnesses
Ability to prepare and present complex cases before a trial court in a short period of time
Comprehensive working knowledge of efficient office procedures, and the ability to establish and maintain constructive, effective and professional relationships with fellow attorneys, public officials, judicial officers and the public
Ability to present ideas and provide counsel effectively in writing and orally to professionals and lay persons
Ability to manage a large caseload
Knowledge of computerized word processing, email communications and electronic cases
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Life insurance
Optional life and disability insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts
Deferred compensation program
Basic life insurance plan
HMO & an HSA
Three comprehensive dental plans
Paid holidays
Merit pay system
Short term disability
Long term disability
Voluntary insurance programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Assistance Program
457 deferred compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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