Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II

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This is an exciting time to join the Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, as the office embarks on an ambitious criminal justice reform agenda aimed at mitigating mass incarceration while maintaining Fairfax County’s track record as the safest community of its size in the nation. After taking office in January 2020, Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s initiatives have included restructuring the office to produce accountability around reform, ending the practice of prosecutors requesting cash bail, and launching a dedicated Red Flag Team, among others. The office seeks team members who are passionate about justice reform and public service to continue delivering on CA Descano’s commitment to build a fairer and more just legal system in Fairfax County. Position Summary The Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II (ACA II) represents the Commonwealth of Virginia when there have been violations of criminal law. The ACA II will be assigned the prosecution of traffic, misdemeanor and felony criminal cases across Fairfax County’s three courts (General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, and Circuit Court). Common case assignments include larceny, DUI, assault, and dr