AddressRequired Visa Status:
| Citizen | GC |
| US Citizen | Student Visa |
| H1B | CPT |
| OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
| GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
| Full Time | Part Time |
| Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
| Contract – W2 | C2H Independent |
| C2H W2 | Contract – Corp 2 Corp |
| Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp |
Description:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the principles of law and their application;
- Knowledge of trial procedure and the rules of evidence;
- Knowledge of criminal law; including trial practice, motion practice, and appellate practice;
- Knowledge of the criminal laws under the Code of Virginia and Fairfax County Code and the court decisions affecting the prosecution of those laws;
- Knowledge of legal research methods;
- Ability to effectively and efficiently prosecute felony cases;
- Ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically;
- Ability to interview victims, witnesses and law enforcement to obtain the necessary information to prosecute criminal cases;
- Ability to maintain an effective working relations hip with associates, law enforcement officials, the judiciary and the general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited law school; plus two years of experience as a practicing attorney.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Employment to this position is at-will, serving at the pleasure of the Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with law enforcement personnel, experts and lay witnesses; effectively address, with sensitivity, the needs of victims of crime; work proficiently in a collaborative, team environment, engage people of various social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds; maintain a fast-paced workload/docket while keeping case files and workplace organized; prepare and present cases before trial court in a short period; and establish and maintain constructive, effective and professional relationships with fellow attorneys, public officials, judicial officers, and the public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties are generally sedentary, performed in a normal office environment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Responsibilities:
- Represents the Commonwealth of Virginia in prosecutions of violations of criminal law;
- Appears in General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court to prosecute criminal misdemeanors and traffic offenses;
- Appears in Circuit Court to prosecute the appeal of misdemeanor offenses in jury and bench trials;
- Appears in Circuit Court to prosecute felony offenses in jury and bench trials;
- Conducts legal research and composes briefs in opposition to constitutional motions and petitions for appeal;
- Drafts correspondence on legal matters;
- Advises County and State law enforcement officials concerning the investigation of criminal violations and trial preparation;
- Reviews search warrants, affidavits and court orders submitted by law enforcement for the obtaining of evidence related to criminal cases;
- Advises citizens of Fairfax County on issues relating to criminal law violations in the community and court procedure.
