Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Fredericksburg, Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Fredericksburg, VA
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management -
Fredericksburg, VA,
US
Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Fredericksburg
Date Posted: 2024-06-28
Job description
Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Fredericksburg
Job no: 5018896
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Categories: Law / Judiciary
Title: Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Fredericksburg
State Role Title: Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Fredericksburg
Hiring Range: $83,276.00 + State Benefits
Agency: Indigent Defense Commission
Location: FREDERICKSBURG 316
Agency Website: www.vadefenders.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Fredericksburg Office of the Public Defender has an opening for an Assistant Public Defender I/II committed to zealous advocacy on behalf of indigent clients. Qualified applicants should be committed to fulfilling the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission's (VIDC) Mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. This is an exciting opportunity to work day-to-day on the front lines of the criminal justice movement and to directly impact and advocate for those often rendered voiceless in our criminal system.
The Assistant Public Defender I reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Fredericksburg Office and is employed at-will. A successful candidate is subject to a fingerprint-based criminal background check. The starting salary will be $83,276.00 for an APD I. This is a set salary without room for negotiation.
Duties:
Duties for this position include conducting client interviews, including timely jail visits as needed, and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and litigating motions, litigating jury and bench trials, and handling cases before the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court. The attorney will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile, and Circuit Courts. This includes thorough legal research and writing in each case, investigating possible defenses, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients. Attorneys in this position are expected to litigate their client's cases through sentencing, focusing on holistic representation and working closely with mitigation specialists in the office, clients, and client's families, to tell our client's stories to judges and juries to achieve the most equitable results possible in their cases.
The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified candidates of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Considerations
Prior certification by VIDC for court appointment as defense counsel in felony and juvenile cases is an additional consideration. Prior experience in a Public Defender Office as an Attorney, Fellow, or Third Year Practice Qualified Intern is also a considered qualification.
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 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.
Contact Information
Name: Ashley Washington
Phone: 804-###-####
Email: ...@vadefenders.org
In support of the Commonwealth's 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). Service-Connected 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 800-###-####.
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.
Advertised: 21 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Job no: 5018896
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Categories: Law / Judiciary
Title: Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Fredericksburg
State Role Title: Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Fredericksburg
Hiring Range: $83,276.00 + State Benefits
Agency: Indigent Defense Commission
Location: FREDERICKSBURG 316
Agency Website: www.vadefenders.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Fredericksburg Office of the Public Defender has an opening for an Assistant Public Defender I/II committed to zealous advocacy on behalf of indigent clients. Qualified applicants should be committed to fulfilling the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission's (VIDC) Mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. This is an exciting opportunity to work day-to-day on the front lines of the criminal justice movement and to directly impact and advocate for those often rendered voiceless in our criminal system.
The Assistant Public Defender I reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Fredericksburg Office and is employed at-will. A successful candidate is subject to a fingerprint-based criminal background check. The starting salary will be $83,276.00 for an APD I. This is a set salary without room for negotiation.
Duties:
Duties for this position include conducting client interviews, including timely jail visits as needed, and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and litigating motions, litigating jury and bench trials, and handling cases before the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court. The attorney will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile, and Circuit Courts. This includes thorough legal research and writing in each case, investigating possible defenses, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients. Attorneys in this position are expected to litigate their client's cases through sentencing, focusing on holistic representation and working closely with mitigation specialists in the office, clients, and client's families, to tell our client's stories to judges and juries to achieve the most equitable results possible in their cases.
The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified candidates of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and Virginia State Bar admission are required for consideration for this full-time, salaried position. However, contingent offers may be made to those who intend to waive in for licensure in Virginia.
- Basic knowledge of criminal law, Virginia criminal procedure, constitutional law, and familiarity with the VIDC's Standards of Practice for Indigent Defense Representation.
- Ability to receive feedback, and direction, from multiple sources, and to quickly incorporate and utilize constructive feedback.
- Experience working independently, but also collaboratively as a team, with quick deadlines and changing information.
- Strong communication skills, including communicating clearly with clients, court staff, teammates, colleagues, and supervisors about needs and expectations.
- Ability to argue effectively in writing, and orally, on behalf of clients, and to argue persuasively for clients in a courtroom setting.
- Commitment to working in the Fredericksburg region is required.
- Willingness to try cases and desire to improve as a trial attorney.
- A valid driver's license and the means to travel to all courts and regional jails are required.
Additional Considerations
Prior certification by VIDC for court appointment as defense counsel in felony and juvenile cases is an additional consideration. Prior experience in a Public Defender Office as an Attorney, Fellow, or Third Year Practice Qualified Intern is also a considered qualification.
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 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.
Contact Information
Name: Ashley Washington
Phone: 804-###-####
Email: ...@vadefenders.org
In support of the Commonwealth's 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). Service-Connected 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 800-###-####.
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.
Advertised: 21 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time