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Litigation - General Attorney in Arlington, VA

Virginia Indigent Defense Commission - Public Defender Office Jan 12,2018 Jan 11,2018 Location USA Arlington VA
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Government

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 1 yrs required

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Assistant Public Defender I / Attorney The candidate duties include conducting client and witness interviews; preparing and litigating pre- and post-trial motions; working with staff investigators and the sentencing advocate to investigate allegations, collect mitigating evidence, and develop mitigation themes; collaborating with mental health and substance abuse services to identify alternatives to incarceration; representing clients at trial in the District and Circuit Courts; and representing clients on appeal in the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia. Must be a member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar and have a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense, social justice, and/or public service. Must value camaraderie and working closely with like-minded individuals in a team environment. Must possess superior legal research and writing skills, and the capacity to think creatively about legal issues. Prior defense experience, professional, post-graduate or clinical, is preferred, as is current VIDC certification preferred. Must have background of public service and may have experience working directly with underprivileged people. Spanish fluency would be of substantial benefit.

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Position Number : 32207.

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