Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

Full-time

No

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys
The candidate work for Rocket Docket Division.
The Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney is responsible for all aspects of the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor cases in Jefferson Circuit Court, and in any other jurisdiction when appointed as a Special Prosecutor. The Assistant is utilized in legal areas for preparation of cases, screening, litigation, or advisement to other governmental agencies as allowed or prescribed by law. The Assistant is responsible for directing the work of the “prosecution team,” consisting of co-counsel, victim advocate, paralegal, detective, law clerk, secretary, and clerical primary responsibility of the Assistant is to see that justice is accomplished. The Assistant should avoid interests and activities which are likely to appear to, or in fact do, conflict with the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney. In addition to the above responsibilities, the Assistant assigned to the Rocket Docket” must possess a keen ability to assess and negotiate cases in a hectic District Court atmosphere. This expertise allows a speedy and fair resolution of felony cases by agreed informations.

Send a cover letter, resume, official law school transcript, list of references, and a recent writing sample (preferably in the area of criminal law).

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