Job Details: Domestic Violence Attorney
| Job Type | In Person |
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| Employment Type | Part Time |
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| Industry | Other: Legal Services / Attorney |
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| Ability One/Second Chance | |
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| Job Description | In a part-time capacity, the domestic violence attorney prosecutes cases that are domestic in nature. These cases range from assault and battery, sexual assaults, stalking, abductions, weapon offenses, and family abuse. In addition to time spent in court, the attorney also meets with victims and their supportive family members, to "break the cycle" of domestic violence - this is typically done with our office's Victim Services Unit. The part-time grant funded domestic violence attorney also participates in training with local law enforcement regarding the intricacies of effectively investigating domestic violence cases \for successful case prosecution. |
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| Key Responsibilities | Key Responsibilities\- Prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases in Circuit Court and District Courts.\ - Conduct legal research and witness interviews.\ - Negotiate with defense counsel and prepare jury instructions.\ - Present cases at trial and advocate on behalf of the Commonwealth.\ - Draft legal briefs and memoranda of law.\ - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, and members of the public.\ - Maintain accurate case files and case management records.\ - Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.\ - Manage a large caseload while maintaining professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.\ - Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to fairness, justice, and public service.\ - Participate in community prosecution initiatives by developing innovative solutions and building strong partnerships to identify and address community concerns. |
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| Skills and Experience | Preferences:\- Prior experience in criminal law.\- Prior prosecution experience. \- Prior jury experience. \\• Experience conducting legal research and preparing legal briefs and memoranda of law.\ • Experience interviewing witnesses and negotiating with defense counsel.\ • Ability to prepare jury instructions and present cases at trial.\ • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with office personnel, judicial agencies, victims and witnesses, law enforcement officers, and the public.\ • Strong oral and written communication skills.\ • Ability to maintain accurate files and manage a large caseload.\ • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.\ • Demonstrated commitment to fairness and public service.\ • Innovation, creativity, and the ability to build strong community partnerships to identify and solve problems.\ • Experience working with victims of domestic violence and their supportive family members.\ • Knowledge of and experience handling domestic violence-related offenses, including assault and battery, sexual assault, stalking, abduction, weapons offenses, and family abuse cases.\ • Ability to collaborate with victim services professionals and law enforcement agencies.\ • Experience participating in or providing training related to the investigation and prosecution of domestic violence cases. |
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| Benefits | TO VIEW OUR CITY BENEFITS Employee Benefits | Newport News, VA - Official Website (nnva.gov) https://www.nnva.gov/498/Benefit |
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