Are you an attorney with at least three years of experience, a Virginia Bar membership or eligibility for waiver into the Virginia State Bar? Do you have experience prosecuting insurance fraud and financial crimes? If so, the Commonwealth's Attorney’s Office is seeking a Multi-Jurisdictional Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney. Specific duties include:Making appearances in the General District and Circuit Courts of Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince Wi... more details
Position Information
Are you an attorney with at least three years of experience, a Virginia Bar membership or eligibility for waiver into the Virginia State Bar? Do you have experience prosecuting insurance fraud and financial crimes? If so, the Commonwealth's Attorney’s Office is seeking a Multi-Jurisdictional Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney.
Specific duties include:
Making appearances in the General District and Circuit Courts of Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County to prosecute felony and misdemeanor insurance fraud related crimes;
Serving as liaison among the Northern Virginia Commonwealth's Attorney's Offices and the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) on insurance fraud investigations and prosecutions;
Advising Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) agents regarding issues arising during insurance fraud investigations;
Managing an assigned caseload and overseeing all aspects of the criminal prosecution, including interviewing and subpoenaing witnesses, researching relevant statutes and case law, reviewing pertinent police and forensic reports, considering alternative and/or additional charges, arguing pre-trial motions, and negotiating plea agreements;
Drafting pleadings, indictments, briefs, and memoranda; and
Conducting insurance fraud investigations through the Northern Virginia Multi-Jurisdictional Grand Jury where appropriate.
The ideal candidate has excellent research and writing skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills, the ability to organize, interpret, and apply legal principles to analyze and logically address complex legal circumstances to draw sound, objective conclusions.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
Completion of the requirements for graduation with a JD in law from an accredited college or university;
Membership in the Virginia State Bar or eligible for waiver into the Virginia State Bar; and
Three years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing trial lawyer, including complex felony trial experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;
Familiarity with Prosecutor by Karpel (PBK) case-management software; and/or
Familiarity with the local procedures and practices in Northern Virginia courts.
Special Requirements
Please ensure that you have included details of all relevant work experience on your application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or willingness to use alternative modes of transportation. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. An offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
Additional Information
The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.
This position is funded by the Compensation Board. The starting salary range is $106,100.80 - $135,283.20.
Work hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. Limited telework is available.
The official title for this position is Commonwealth's Attorney II.
THE OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our agency. We encourage all to apply and make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.
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