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Senior Assistant Public Defender - Chesterfield, Virginia

Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce the opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil Rights Movement-criminal justice and justice reform. This is a unique platform to develop and pursue social change and impact the lives of clients. The IDC’s Chesterfield Public Defender Office is seeking an experienced, dynamic criminal defense attorney to serve our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. The Senior Assistant Public Defender reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Chesterfield Office and is employed at-will.

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.

Duties:
Duties include conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, and litigating pretrial motions. The attorney will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients. The Senior Assistant Public Defender will serve as a role model for client-centered representation and collaborative office culture. This position includes assisting the Chief Public Defender in supervising and training attorneys.
Position: Senior Assistant Public Defender - Chesterfield, Virginia
Organization: Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
Location: Henrico,  VA 
United States
Salary: $78,465.00 + State Benefits
Posting Start Date: 12/7/2022
Date Posted: 12/7/2022
Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D) and Virginia State Bar admission or eligibility for admission by waiver, extensive criminal litigation experience, comprehensive knowledge of Virginia Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and the Standards of Practice for Indigent Defense Counsel are required. The qualified applicant will be well-organized and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Teamwork is highly valued in this office, and the qualified applicant will have demonstrated proficiency in working with others as a member of a criminal defense team to achieve successful outcomes for clients. Applicants must possess the ability to lead, mentor, and manage and have at least three years of experience as a criminal defense attorney. A valid driver’s license and the means to travel to all courts and regional jails is required.

Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience working in a public defender office is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

To apply: 

https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/328832
Status: This listing expires on: 3/7/2023
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Organization Information
Name:
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
Address:
1604 Santa Rosa Road

Henrico,  VA 23229
United States
Email:
recruiting@vadefenders.org
Phone:
(804) 662-7249
Fax:
Contact:
Ashley Washington

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