Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Assistant Commonwealths Attorney

Salary

$74,603.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location

City of Colonial Heights, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

37-26

Department

Commonwealths Attorney

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the

hiring department for review and consideration.

Assistant Commonwealths Attorney: Performs professional and administrative work in preparing and trying cases for the Commonwealths Attorney Office.

This position is fully funded by the City and is not a part of the Comp Board. *

Examples of Duties

• Gathers evidence and prepares and tries cases before the courts.
• Prosecutes misdemeanor and felony cases in GDC, JDR, and Circuit Court; office does vertical prosecution on cases assigned.
• Prepares briefs on appealed cases to the Court of Appeals and VA Supreme Court.
• Prepares, drafts and reviews opinions and other legal documents.
• Provides advice and counsel to departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Assists in community outreach programs.
• Performs legal research.
• Addresses public and professional inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned/required by the Commonwealth Attorney or his Deputy.

Education & Experience

• A Juris Doctorate Degree; graduation from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar and be in good standing.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background and DMV check.
• Must possess a valid Drivers license.
• Knowledge of general and governmental law; of local, state, and federal laws and regulations; and of legal proceedings.
• Considerable skill in maintaining detailed records; in research and writing; in conducting presentations; in developing court case exhibits; and in gathering factual information.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and apply legal principles and knowledge of complex legal problems.
• Ability to prosecute a variety of cases.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; to analyze information and develop probably justifications; and have good professional judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, law enforcement, and the general public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Health Insurance - The Local Choice

• The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Benefit Summaries
• Key Advantage 250 Benefits Summary
• Key Advantage 1000 Benefit Summary
• High-Deductible Health Plan Benefits Summary

Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features
• Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement - Mission Square Retirement

• We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
• Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

• The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

Years of Service

Day(s) Earned

Per Month

Max. Annual

Accrual Days

Max. Days for

Carry Forward

0 - 5 Years

1

12

24

Over 5 Years

1¼

15

30

Over 10 Years

1½

18

36

Over 20 Years

1¾

21

42

Paid Sick Leave

• All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

• Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits - Pierce Group Benefits

• Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

Pre-Tax:

Post Tax:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Critical Illness

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability

Cancer

Term Life

Accident

Whole Life

Medical Bridge

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. *

Other Benefits

• Bi-weekly payday
• Virginia Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)
• VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at (804) 518-5073.

01

As part of the application process, you must submit your resume (Word or PDF format) as an attachment to your application. Did you upload your resume to your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you been admitted to the Virginia State Bar?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Please list your Professional Reference #1 (Name, Company, Job Title, Phone Number).

06

Please list your Professional Reference #2 (Name, Company, Job Title, Phone Number).

07

Please list your Professional Reference #3 (Name, Company, Job Title, Phone Number).

08

What is your annual salary expectation for the Assistant Commonwealths Attorney Position?

Required Question

Employer Colonial Heights, City of (VA)

Address PO Box 3401

Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834

Phone 804-518-5073

Website http://www.colonialheightsva.gov