legal advisor Virginia Beach, VA
Job description
Job Duties:
The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for prosecuting those charged with violating the criminal laws of Virginia in Virginia Beach. We are seeking a Legal Investigator to effectively assist trial prosecutors in securing needed witnesses, documents and other evidence necessary to the trial of a criminal case including witness interviews, witness location, interviewing defense witnesses, securing search warrants and other legal process, securing records and their authentication, as well as providing testimony in court when required. Exercise discretion and effectively act as primary investigator on cases assigned by the Commonwealth's Attorney or Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney not initiated by the Virginia Beach Police Department, such as alleged violations of the Virginia Comprehensive Conflict of Interest Act, allegations of corruption by a public employee or official or the use of deadly force by or against a police officer. Perform other job duties as required.
Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Legal_Investigator_01600.pdf
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus ten (10) years experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as criminal justice, law enforcement or related field. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee's supervisor based on position assigned.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume and Cover Letter
Preferences:
Special Instructions:
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
