Senior Assistant Public Defender - Richmond
Senior Assistant Public Defender - Richmond
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Job Description
Title: Senior Assistant Public Defender Richmond
State Role Title: Legal Services Manager I
Hiring Range: $97306.00 State Benefits
Agency: Indigent Defense Commission
Location:RICHMOND 306
Agency Website:www.vadefenders
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
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 modernday Civil Rights Movementcriminal justice and justice reform. This is a unique platform to develop and pursue social change and impact the lives of clients. The IDCs Richmond 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 highquality legal advocacy. The Senior Assistant Public Defender reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Richmond Office and is employed atwill.
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 clientcentered representation and collaborative office culture. This position includes assisting the Chief Public Defender in supervising and training attorneys.
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.
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. Applicants must have the willingness to try cases and the desire to improve as a trial attorney. The qualified applicant will be wellorganized 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 be able to lead mentor have management skills have at least three years of experience as a criminal defense attorney and have significant experience working in a public defender office. A valid drivers license and the means to travel to all courts and regional jails is required.
Additional Considerations
Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish will be considered.
Special Instructions
Applications for this position require a cover letter and resume. Failure to submit both may disqualify you from further consideration.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
While creating an account through the state system will save your basic information (please remember your username and password) applications are NOT saved for future openings. We encourage you to apply to any and all of the positions you may be considering within the IDC.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprintbased criminal background check. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. IDC uses the EVerify system and does not provide sponsorship.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed emailed faxed or handdelivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. IDC does not accept see resume as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested during the application and/or interview process.
This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) depending on your type of loan.
Edits cannot be made to the application once you have received a confirmation number. Phone calls are not accepted regarding an inquiry into the status of an application. Please login to the RMS system for status updates.
Contact Information
Name: Ashley Washington
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
