Kanawha County, WV Prosecuting Attorney

06/04/2026

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Felony Section Paralegal
Open until Filled

The Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office seeks candidates for immediate hire.
Successful Candidate will provide paralegal support to Attorneys
representing the State of West Virginia in Kanawha County’s Circuit Courts.

Must be mentally strong, professionally skilled, and morally driven.

Requirements
• Legal education or experience preferred
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and the court system
• Acceptable Background Check
• Acceptable Drug Screen
• Superior Time and Caseload Management Ability
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Products, Axon Justice
• Must be a Team Player
• Ability to handle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Must be able to function effectively in this high-volume, dynamic environment
Responsibilities
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication on Attorney’s behalf with investigators, witnesses etc.
• Locate and develop case relevant information and evidence
• Type and file legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain correspondence
• Monitor deadlines and maintain attorney calendar
Benefits
• Competitive Salary, Commensurate with Experience
• Life Insurance
• Public Employees Retirement
• PEIA Health Coverage
• Zero Co-Pay Clinic for Kanawha County employees and families
• Access to Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance 12 Paid Legal Holidays
• 12 days Annual Leave each year, accruing monthly
• 12 days Medical Leave each year, accruing monthly
• High-Quality Education/Training Program
• Qualified Public Service Employment
• Opportunity to DO THE RIGHT THING EVERY DAY
Please send Resume and Availability to [email protected]

05/15/2026

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System-Based Victim Advocate

Immediate Availability – Open until Filled

The Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office seeks candidates for immediate hire.
Successful Candidate will provide in-court support to crime victims and Prosecutors

Must be mentally strong, professionally skilled, and morally driven.

Requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Ability to work both independently and with direction
• Background in social work or related field preferred
• Experience working with victims preferred
• Conflict deescalation skills to handle sensitive situations.
• Understanding behavioral health issues related to trauma.
• Empathy and compassion for victims of crime.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Acceptable Background Check
• Acceptable Drug Screen
• Must be a Team Player
• Must be able to function effectively in this high-volume, dynamic situation
Responsibilities
• Provide crisis intervention and support services to victims of crime.
• Assess victim needs and safety.
• Assist victims in navigating the criminal justice system and accessing resources.
• Support victims coping with trauma.
• Collaborate to ensure comprehensive support for victims.
• Advocate for victims’ rights and ensure their voices are heard.
• Assist in developing safety plans for victims at risk of further harm.
• Provide referrals to community resources such as counseling and housing.
• Inform victims and victims’ families of future court proceedings.
• Ensure Compliance with WV Victims’ Rights Act
• Grant Reporting
Benefits
• Public Employees Retirement
• PEIA Health Coverage
• Access to Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
• 12 Paid Legal Holidays
• 12 days Annual Leave each year, accruing monthly
• 12 days Medical Leave each year, accruing monthly
• Qualified Public Service Employment
• Opportunity to DO THE RIGHT THING EVERY DAY

Please send Resume and Availability to [email protected]

05/04/2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Antoine Deshawn Miller, 41, of Charleston, WV, was Sentenced to the maximum penalty of 82 to 90 Years in the Penitentiary today for violent gun crimes.

Miller was convicted of First Degree Robbery on March 23, 2026, by virtue of a Guilty Plea and later determined to be a Second Offense Recidivist.

According to court documents, on February 23, 2025, the Charleston Police Department responded to Grant Street, Charleston, Kanawha County, regarding a shooting. Once on scene, officers located the victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Following a thorough investigation, detectives identified Nyasha Claytor, Jaquise Jackson, Kenneth Washington, Jaquan Shamar Evans, and Donovan Brown as the suspects involved, and discovered that the four individuals planned to commit robbery against the victim with the assistance of Antoine Deshawn Miller, who provided instruction to Claytor from South Central Regional Jail.

Claytor and Washington were each Sentenced to a maximum penalty of 20 Years in the Penitentiary, while Jackson was Sentenced to a maximum penalty of 10 Years in the Penitentiary on April 1, 2026. Evans and Brown were both sentenced on April 14, 2026. Evans received a suspended sentence of 10 Years and was placed at the Anthony Center. Donovan received a suspended sentence of 20 Years and was also placed at Anthony Center.

The Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney commends the vigilance and professionalism of the Charleston Police Department.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Madison Tuck prosecuted this case with the assistance of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Krivonyak before the Honorable Maryclaire Akers, Circuit Judge.

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

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Part-Time Office Assistant
Immediate Availability – Open until Filled

The Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office seeks candidates for immediate hire.
Successful Candidate will provide general office support on a part-time basis.
Must be mentally strong, professionally skilled, and morally driven.

Requirements
• Acceptable Background Check
• Acceptable Drug Screen
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office
• Must be a Team Player
• Must be able to function effectively in this high-volume, dynamic situation

Responsibilities
• Reception of Visitors
• Fielding and directing incoming telephone contacts
• Filing
• Document Handling
• Provide General Office Support

Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Zero Co-Pay Clinic for Kanawha County employees and families
• 12 Paid Legal Holidays
• Qualified Public Service Employment
• Opportunity to DO THE RIGHT THING EVERY DAY

Please send Resume to:
[email protected]

04/01/2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – William Robert Selbe, 27, of Charleston, WV, was convicted today on Second Degree Murder by virtue of a Guilty Plea.

According to court documents, on June 19, 2024, the Charleston Police Department responded to a stabbing at 6414 MacCorkle Avenue S. E., Charleston, Kanawha County. The victim was found lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds to his abdominal area, which ultimately resulted in his death. The investigation revealed that Selbe had stabbed the victim during a physical altercation and fled the area. Detectives located Selbe at his address in Charleston, where he admitted to stabbing the victim.

Selbe is scheduled to be sentenced on May 15, 2026, and faces a maximum penalty of imprisonment in a state correctional facility for a definite term not less than ten nor more than forty years.

The Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney commends the investigative work and professionalism of the Charleston Police Department on this case.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Monica Schwartz prosecuted this case before the Honorable Jennifer F. Bailey, Circuit Judge.

04/01/2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Nyasha Michelle Claytor, 27, of Saint Albans, WV, Jaquise Isaiah Jackson, 21, of Charleston, WV, and Kenneth Eugene Washington, 29, of Nitro, WV, were sentenced on violent gun crimes today. Claytor and Washington were each Sentenced to a maximum penalty of 20 Years in the Penitentiary, while Jackson was Sentenced to a maximum penalty of 10 Years in the Penitentiary.
Claytor, Jackson, and Washington, as well as three additional co-conspirators, were each convicted of First-Degree Robbery by virtue of Guilty Pleas.

According to court documents, on February 23, 2025, the Charleston Police Department responded to Grant Street, Charleston, Kanawha County, regarding a shooting. Once on scene, officers located the victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Following a thorough investigation, detectives identified Nyasha Claytor, Jaquise Jackson, Kenneth Washington, Jaquan Shamar Evans, and Donovan Brown as the suspects involved, and discovered that the four individuals planned to commit robbery against the victim with the assistance of Antoine Deshawn Miller, who provided instruction to Claytor from South Central Regional Jail.

Antoine Deshawn Miller sentencing will take place May 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Jaquan Shamar Evans and Donovan Lee Brown, Jr. sentencing will take place April 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

The Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney commends the vigilance and professionalism of the Charleston Police Department.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Madison Tuck prosecuted this case before the Honorable Maryclaire Akers, Circuit Judge.

03/26/2026

The Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office seeks candidates for immediate hire.

Successful Candidate will work in Juvenile Abuse and Neglect CASS in Circuit Court.

Must be mentally strong, professionally skilled, and morally driven.

03/26/2026

The Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office seeks candidates for immediate hire.

Successful Candidate will provide support to Attorneys in representing the State of West Virginia in Kanawha County’s Magistrate Courts.

Must be mentally strong, professionally skilled, and morally driven.