Legal Fellow

Under general supervision, performs professional legal work in the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Work involves independently preparing routine legal documents and composing and typing a variety of legal and routine documents. Under the direct supervision of a licensed and practicing attorney, and in accordance with a third-year practice certificate for law students, work involves performing legal research in the preparation of criminal trials; prosecuting jury and non-jury trials in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, including trials of drug cases and/or negotiating settlements; and preparing Appellate Court and other legal briefs, as necessary. Work also involves receiving, screening, and responding to a variety of inquiries by telephone and in person, and providing information, assistance, or referring inquiries to the appropriate personnel. Work also involves coordinating court dates, continuances, etc., and notifying involved parties. Employee is responsible for maintaining a variety of confidential and routine files and records. Employee must be able to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in completing assignments. Employee must exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public, victims, and witnesses. Reports to the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

This position is essential.  Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work irrespective of weather conditions and/or when general County offices are closed.