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Mitigation Specialist - Charlottesville, Virginia
The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) is now accepting applications for the position of Mitigation Specialist in the Charlottesville Public Defender Office. The Mitigation Specialist assists attorneys in providing zealous, high quality representation to indigent persons accused of criminal offenses. The Mitigation Specialist reports to the Public Defender of the Charlottesville Office and is employed at will. The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint based criminal background check.
 
Duties:
The Mitigation Specialist will provide support services to include interviews of clients, their families, and of relevant witnesses to prepare social histories, and will review and synthesize client mental health, educational, and medical histories in aid of either the defense at trial or in mitigation. The applicant will be responsible for assisting in the development of defense themes of mitigation and alternative sentencing plans, as well as assisting in identifying appropriate witnesses to testify in court. The successful applicant will be responsible for identifying and working with outside agencies to increase dispositional resources for public defender clients. The successful candidate for this position will work directly with representatives of other criminal justice agencies in order to divert public defender clients from the criminal justice system whenever possible. This work entails representing the office on various committees and task forces that provide services to public defender clients. The Mitigation Specialist must be able to develop and maintain effective time-management and organizational skills in a manner that allows adequate time to track and abide by deadlines, prepare cases, complete administrative paperwork and respect co-workers’ time constraints. This position also requires that the Mitigation Specialist behave in a professional manner so as to uphold the integrity and enhance the professional reputation of the Mitigation Specialist and the office, while also enhancing office efficiency and effectiveness through teamwork. The Mitigation Specialist must be aware of, and adhere to, the code of professional conduct governing all members of the defense team representing criminal defendants.
 
The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Position: Mitigation Specialist - Charlottesville, Virginia
Organization: Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
Location: Richmond,  VA 
United States
Salary: $52,990.00 + State Benefits
Posting Start Date: 6/4/2022
Date Posted: 5/26/2022
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: 
A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or a related degree in mental health or counseling along with work experience in a mental health discipline dealing with families and support groups is a requirement.  Experience conducting interviews to prepare family and social history reports is a minimum requirement. Experience examining medical records and identifying mental health factors that will assist in mitigation is also required. Basic knowledge of the criminal trial and sentencing process is required. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively, along with the ability to establish rapport and maintain professional relationships with clients’ family members and other critical individuals and agencies that provide services to clients. The ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally is required. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel is needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Previous experience working in a criminal justice environment is preferred. Prior experience researching and gathering data to reach a supportable conclusion in support of mitigation arguments, along with interviewing experience and applicable techniques, is preferred.

The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Status: This listing expires on: 8/24/2022
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Name:
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
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Richmond,  VA 23229
United States
Email:
recruiting@vadefenders.org
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Contact:
Ashley Washington

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