Virginia Defenders – Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic criminal defense attorney to serve as the Chief Public Defender for the newly created Prince William County Public Defender Office. This is a unique opportunity to recruit, hire, train, and supervise attorneys and staff dedicated to our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy.
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.
Duties:
The Public Defender is responsible for serving as a role model and teacher of zealous, high-quality legal advocacy and the overall supervision of the office. Duties will include working with supervising attorneys to provide continuous training, support and performance management for attorneys and staff. Administrative responsibilities include providing input and carefully managing the office budget and ensuring all required administrative reports and documentation are timely submitted.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D) and Virginia State Bar admission or eligibility for admission by waiver, extensive criminal defense experience, comprehensive knowledge of Virginia Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and the Standards of Practice for Indigent Defense Counsel, considerable knowledge of management principles, demonstrated ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff, actively manage employee work performance and a demonstrable commitment to quality indigent defense representation are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience working as an attorney in a Public Defender Office or a demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of the accused and advocating for fairness in the criminal justice system. Experience supervising attorneys and staff preferred.
Juris Doctor (J.D) and Virginia State Bar admission or eligibility for admission by waiver, extensive criminal defense experience, comprehensive knowledge of Virginia Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and the Standards of Practice for Indigent Defense Counsel, considerable knowledge of management principles, demonstrated ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff, actively manage employee work performance and a demonstrable commitment to quality indigent defense representation are required.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/184364 . 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. Applications should be completed in entirety with complete work and salary history, contact information for all current and prior employers, reasons for leaving all prior employment and explanations for any periods of unemployment.
You will receive a confirmation number once your application has been successfully submitted. Edits cannot be made to the application once you have received a confirmation number. Phone calls are not accepted regarding an inquiry to the status of an application. Please refer to RMS for status updates.