Employment Opportunities

Kanawha County Assistant Prosecutor positions available:

Juvenile Section Responsibilities
  • Prepare Juvenile Abuse and Neglect Petitions
  • Representation of the Department in Juvenile Abuse and Neglect Cases and/or
  • Representation of the State in Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Status Cases
  • Periodic “On Call” Duty
Magistrate Section Responsibilities
  • Manage and litigate Misdemeanor Motions and Trials
  • Appear on Bond Modification hearings
  • Appear on PBT Refusal Hearings
  • Appear at Preliminary Hearings in Felony cases on behalf of the State
  • Periodic “On Call” Duty
Requirements
  • Active License to Practice Law in the State Courts of West Virginia
  • Acceptable Background Check
  • Acceptable Drug Screen
  • Superior Time, Caseload, and support staff Management Ability
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Products
  • Proficiency in West Virginia E-Filing
  • Must be a Team Player
  • Must be able to function effectively in this high-volume, dynamic situation
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary, Commensurate with Experience
  • Life Insurance
  • Public Employees Retirement
  • Access to Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
  • PEIA Health Coverage
  • Zero Co-Pay Walk-In Clinic for Kanawha County employees and families
  • 12 Paid Legal Holidays
  • 12 days Annual Leave each year, accruing monthly
  • 12 days Medical Leave each year, accruing monthly
  • High-Quality Training Program, including MCLE
  • National District Attorneys Association Membership
  • Qualified Public Service Employment
  • Opportunity to DO THE RIGHT THING EVERY DAY
Please Contact:

Kenneth R. Bannon

Chief of Staff, Senior Assistant PA

Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney

301 Virginia Street East

Charleston, WV 25301

304-357-0300

304-357-0342 fax

ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OPENING

McDOWELL COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

 

DUTIES: The Assistant Prosecutor will litigate in all areas of the criminal court

systems (Circuit Court and Magistrate Court). Applicant will handle felony cases

and juvenile cases and will attend meetings and/or conferences relevant to the

caseload.

 

REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must be a member of the WV Bar Association, in

good standing and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to

work with office staff, law enforcement and victims is essential. Trial experience is

desirable, but not required.

 

DEADLINE FOR RESUME: December 15, 2025

 

SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER AND WRITING SAMPLE TO:

McDowell County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Attention: Brittany Puckett-Jackson

93 Wyoming Street, Suite 207

Welch, WV 24801

Or

mcdowell.prosecutor@gmail.com

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