• Assistant Commonwealth Attorney (Full-Time)

• Department:                      Sussex County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office
  Employment Status:        Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt
  Salary:                                   Starting $77,502 plus excellent benefits, negotiable upon experience
  Start Date:                          As soon as August 1, 2024

  PURPOSE:

  The purpose of this position is to assist the office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney in the prosecution of criminal cases for Sussex County.

  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Assist the Commonwealth’s Attorney in prosecuting criminal defendants;
  • Prosecute Cases in General District, JDR & Circuit Courts;
  • Return Phone Calls promptly;
  • Consolidate the court’s docket with cases assigned;
  • Present witnesses, objects, photographs and other evidence of crimes by accused persons in court;
  • Interview investigators, victims and other witnesses to criminal activity;
  • Prepare and present legal briefs;
  • Review body camera video, jail calls and all other electronic and social media information;
  • Prepare indictment forms, motions, proposed jury instructions, notices and other court documents;
  • Prepare and respond to discovery orders;
  • Make, receive and evaluate plea offers;
  • Assist or oversee detectives, investigators, and other law enforcement in gathering evidence;
  • Prepare and present witnesses for trial & Issue subpoenas for pending cases; and
  • Explain process and reason for certain decisions to victims or their family members.

  
  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  Candidates need skills in interpreting statutes and rules, applying criminal law to facts and determining the significance of testimony or other items of evidence. The analysis also consists of assessing the credibility of witnesses based on factors such as bias or inconsistency in statements. Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills and abilities.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  Minimum: Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and be in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.  Must possess professional ethics, persuasive and organizational skills and abilities.

  Desirable: Preference may be given to eligible candidates who possess prior trial litigation experience in criminal law.

  SUBMISSIONS: Provide via email: 1) Cover letter; 2) Resume; and 3) References (3 minimum – 2 professional & 1 personal)

  CONTACT: Please send resume, cover letter & references to Regina Sykes at: rsykes@sussexcao.com. 

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• Solid Waste Convenience Center Site Attendants

• Job Duties: Provide assistance to residents as needed. Monitor items to be discarded to ensure compliance with Waste Management regulations. Open and close the sites and keep the grounds clean. Maintain a clean work environment. Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Ability to life 50 lbs. Dependable transportation. The ability to operate small blowers. Keep accurate and legible records. This position requires a background check.

  How to apply: Applications are available at Convenience sites throughout the County and at the County Administration Office. Applications can also be found online at the County website. Return completed applications to the County Administration Office at 20135 Princeton Road, Sussex, VA. 23884. Attention Jeff Gary.

  This job is open for continuous recruitment. For more information contact Jeff Gary at 434-246-4392.

• PT Animal Services Attendant - [NEW as of 7/2023 until filled]

• The County of Sussex is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Animal Services Attendant. Work involves maintaining the Sussex County Animal Pound, cleaning kennels and cages, cleaning the office area, feeding and providing water for the animals at the pound, answering the phones, greeting the public and other duties as assigned. This position includes cleaning the animal shelter on the weekends and other time as needed.

  Minimum training and experience: Any combination and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

  Special requirements:  Some knowledge of small animal care and behavior; skill in handling animals (dogs and cats); skill in cleaning and maintaining facilities; skill in dealing with the public.  Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and must meet and maintain all county and state training and education requirements for the position.

   Salary: $13.39 per hour / 20 – 28 hours/week

   Submit completed Virginia state application (DPT Form 10-012 – Rev 10/99), cover letter, detailed resume, salary history and work related references to: Shilton R. Butts, Assistant to the County Administrator at Post Office Box 1397, 20135 Princeton Road, Sussex, Virginia 23884 or e-mail sricks@sussexcountyva.gov.  State applications can be downloaded at www.virginia.gov or by calling (434) 246 1000 to request that the application be mailed or emailed to you. If mailing or hand delivering documents, please mark the sealed envelope “CONFIDENTIAL” and place in the box outside the County Administration Building office door.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. 

   THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

   The County of Sussex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The County of Sussex is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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