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Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I (ATTI)

Staunton City & Schools

Commonwealth Attorney's Office - Staunton, Virginia This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5942178

Application Deadline:

Nov 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEYS SERVICES COUNCIL

JOB

POSTINGS

Locality:

City of Staunton

Job Title:

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I (ATTI)

Salary/Salary Range:

$82,320 plus full benefits (with the opportunity to earn the Career Prosecutor supplement)

Start Date:

Position Available effective Immediately

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Closing Date:

Until position is filled.

Description of Job:

"At will" prosecuting attorney position (ATTI); potentially eligible for Career Prosecutor designation.

This position is ideal for newer attorneys who want immediate and substantial courtroom experience while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Staunton is a great town and a wonderful place to learn to practice criminal law, and all the other prosectors in this Office enjoy mentoring newer prosecutors. Personally, applicants should be independent, kind, curious, justice-minded, social, and ready to collaborate - everyone here at the office enjoys coming to work. Experience in criminal law is not necessary (but is always nice to have). Professionally, applicants should be comfortable speaking in public, being under pressure (for short periods of time), managing multiple cases, taking initiative, and applicants should definitely be comfortable interacting with the public - it's even better if you actually love doing any of this stuff! This position represents the Commonwealth of Virginia and will primarily prosecute felonies, misdemeanors, and some traffic infractions, in all three of our courts (General District, Juvenile & Domestic, and Circuit Court). While work is performed under the general direction and leadership of the Commonwealth's Attorney, the attorney must be decisive and able to exercise discretion based upon both law and common sense. Our office strives to do the right thing while serving the public, and we seek practical solutions to society's rather complex issues.

Most of our work needs to be done in the office or court, but we offer a flexible professional environment where the attorneys and staff have time to attend to their personal lives - through occasional remote work opportunities, a generous holiday and vacation schedule, and a general flexible outlook on the work/life balance. The ideal fit is someone who wants to serve the community, have an interesting day, take ownership over their cases, support their coworkers, and above all, someone who knows when to step up.

Special Requirements:

Attorney must be able to work both independently and collaboratively in an office that values civility, kindness, initiative, creativity, humor, sound judgment, and skilled advocacy. Due to the busy nature of courtroom work, the attorney must be able to work efficiently and independently. Licensed to practice law in Virginia and a member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.

Contact:

Kathy Chapman

Title:

Office Administrator

Address:

Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

21 N. New Street

Staunton, VA 24401

E-mail:

ChapmanKM@ci.staunton.va.us

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DISCLAIMER

Placing an ad on the CASC website does not satisfy the requirements of Virginia Code Section 15.2-1604 C.

Questions:

757-253-4153

Position Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$82,320 to $82,320 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required