Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Company: Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

As we announce job availability in the Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in the wake of injustices our nation has experienced for as long as we can recollect, we have considered the true benefit of recruiting a different type of candidate than the typical applicants who apply to our office, those who always envisioned themselves as prosecutors. We find it imperative now that we seek attorneys who are interested in transforming the criminal legal system and who seek to work daily towards a Restorative Justice model of prosecution.
This is an at-will position which serves at the pleasure of the Commonwealth's Attorney. The Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I will have minimum supervision; effectively prosecute complex criminal cases, including necessary research, witness interview, negotiations with opposing counsel, preparation of jury instruction, and presentation of cases at trial.
Prosecuting attorney represents the Commonwealth of Virginia in all criminal matters pending before the Portsmouth Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, the Portsmouth General District Court and the Portsmouth Circuit Court. This position serves at the pleasure of the Commonwealth's Attorney.

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