Senior Trial Attorney - Charlottesville

Title: Senior Trial Attorney - Charlottesville State Role Title: Senior Trial Attorney - Charlottesville Hiring Range: $94,472.
00 + State Benefits Agency: Indigent Defense Commission Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE 320 Agency Website: www.
vadefenders.
org Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A Job Duties Virginia Defenders – Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Trial Attorney for the Charlottesville Public Defender’s Office.
The qualified candidate should be an experienced criminal defense attorney with a demonstrated commitment to protecting and defending the rights and dignity of clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy.
The Senior Trial Attorney will report to the Chief Public Defender of the Charlottesville Office and will be employed at-will.
Duties: Duties include all phases of client representation from initial appointment through final appeal.
The attorney will be responsible for trying cases, including serious felonies, in the General District, Juvenile, and Circuit Courts, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients.
The Senior Trial Attorney will serve as a role model for client-centered representation and collaborative office culture.
The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce and staff.
We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.
D.
) degree, a Virginia State Bar member in good standing is required for the full-time, salaried position.
Minimum five (5) years as a Public Defender.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence is required.
Effectively represent clients at all stages of criminal cases.
The ideal candidate should possess prior experience in managing alternative dockets like drug courts and therapeutic dockets.
Proven ability to serve as a role model and mentor and guide newer attorneys in the office.
Must have experience and training in handling probation violations.
Adhere to IDC Standards of Practice for Indigent Defense Counsel.
Work closely with community stakeholders to enhance services for clients.
Familiarity with services in the Charlottesville area.
Collaborate with and manage law student volunteers.
Maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to travel to all courts and regional jails are required.
Additional Considerations Prior significant recent experience in representing indigent defendants in a Virginia Public Defender Office or as a court-appointed attorney is desired.
Significant Jury trial experience will be strongly 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 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.
Contact Information Name: Ashley Washington Phone: 804-662-7249 Email: recruiting@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
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