Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I/II - Central Virginia Offices

at  Indigent Defense Commission

Title: Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I/II - Central Virginia Offices
State Role Title: Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I/II - Central Virginia Offices
Hiring Range: $73,500.00 / $82,488.00 + State Benefits
Agency: Indigent Defense Commission
Location: Multiple Locations
Agency Website: www.vadefenders.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and Virginia State Bar admission is required for consideration for this full-time, salaried position. However, if you are awaiting results from the February 2024 Virginia Bar Exam, or you are registered to take the July 2024 administration of the Virginia Bar Exam, or if you intend to waive in for licensure in Virginia, you may still be considered for the position.
• An active interest in the cause of indigent defense, criminal justice reform, and social justice.
• The ability to learn and quickly internalize feedback is important.
• The ability to track and meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and remain organized.
• A valid driver’s license and the means to travel to all courts and regional jails are required.
• Knowledge of criminal law and evidence is required.
  To qualify for the Assistant Public Defender II position, the applicant must be licensed and have some experience in criminal defense along with the above-mentioned qualifications.

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 résumé 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 fingerprint-based criminal background check. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. IDC uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered 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.

Virginia Defenders – Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is seeking to fill numerous Assistant Public Defender positions that will serve our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy.