ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I

GRADE: 15

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8 – 5

LOCATION: MARTINSBURG, WV

OPENING DATE: 11/06/2024
CLOSING DATE: 12/31/2024

APPLICATIONS AND/OR RESUMES MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE, 400 W. STEPHEN STREET, SUITE 201, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25401 OR assistantattorney@berkeleywv.org. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting the Prosecuting Attorney in the representation of the Department of Health and Human Resources in juvenile abuse and neglect matters. May also be responsible to prosecuting criminal violations as assigned. Supervision may be given to clerical personnel. Direction may be provided by the Prosecuting Attorney or Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

ESSENTIAL TASKS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
1. Prepares/oversees preparation of petitions alleging abuse or neglect.
2. Appears in Circuit Court for various hearings relating to abuse and neglect matters.
3. Works with child protective services workers, police officers and in-house investigators.
4. Does accurate and thorough preparation for each case; to include review of law, preparation of arguments, negotiations with opposing counsel/guardian ad litem and research.
5. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Thorough knowledge of court procedures and criminal law.
2. Ability to research and compile court cases as needed.
3. Ability to contact and interview victims and witnesses.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Ability to work with a wide variety of people under sometimes emotional conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
2. Licensed to practice law in the State of West Virginia
3. Prior prosecution experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

BERKELEY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Berkeley County Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Code : 825116-1

Location : PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Job Class : ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR I

SALARY RANGE: $76,062.00-$120,744.00