Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I

Leesburg, VA, VA, US Until 9/23/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
<undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The Commonwealth's Attorney is one of five constitutional officers in the Loudoun County government. The primary function of the office is to investigate and prosecute felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and juvenile criminal cases in concert with local and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as complaints from private citizens.</span><br></undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney in Loudoun County, VA is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I. Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, this position will prosecute felony, misdemeanor and all traffic charges in Loudoun County, its incorporated towns, and Dulles Airport. This position will also perform prosecutorial duties ranging from research to special projects.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School (or equivalent as state law provides); licensed member of Virginia State Bar.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">One year of experience is preferred but not required. Civil litigation, applicable teaching experience, military service, and professional writing experience may be considered.</span><undefined>Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.&nbsp;</undefined>
About this role

Summary

Prosecute criminal cases, perform research, and handle prosecutorial duties in Loudoun County.

Job title

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Leesburg, VA; not remote

Salary

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Juris DoctorateVirginia State Bar licensed

Preferred skills

civil litigationteachingmilitary serviceprofessional writing

Specializations

criminal lawprosecutioncivil litigationlegal research
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Leesburg, VA, USA

On-site City