Assistant Commonwealths Attorney II
Salary
$88,153.17 - $154,268.05 Annually
Location
Leesburg, VA
Job Type
FT Salary W BN
Job Number
26-00656
Department
Commonwealths Attorney
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
131
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Introduction
The Commonwealths Attorney is one of five constitutional officers in the Loudoun County government. The primary function of the office is to investigate and prosecute felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and juvenile criminal cases in concert with local and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as complaints from private citizens.
Job Summary
This position will be responsible for representing the Commonwealth in adjudications/trials, sentencing hearings, probation violation hearings, show cause hearings, etc. The attorney will manage a felony and misdemeanor case load which involves screening cases for disposition in the General District Court or indictment in the Circuit Court. Representation includes preparing for trial, reviewing charging documents, reviewing evidentiary documents, issuing subpoenas, interviewing and preparing witnesses, performing legal research, responding with pre-trial and post-trial motions, executing trial strategy, and coordinating with the victim/witness case managers, as well as other related duties.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from an accredited law school (or equivalent as state law provides); two (2) years of related work experience as a licensed practicing attorney; licensed member of Virginia State Bar. Prosecution experience preferred.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements
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). Must continue legal education annually.
Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at
703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click here.
Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
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Have you completed a Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from an accredited law school?
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Are you a member of the Virginia State Bar or are able to obtain a waiver of admission within a reasonable time (not to exceed four (4) months)?
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Have you been or are you the subject of any ethics complaint/investigation with the VA State Bar or any other states bar?
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If yes, please explain the details of the complaint/investigation.
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Employer Loudoun County Government
Address 1 Harrison Street SE
Leesburg, Virginia, 20175
Phone 7037770213
Website www.loudoun.gov