What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Public Defender II /Senior Trial Attorney - Harrisonburg/Rockingham County, Virginia position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) Harrisonburg Public Defender Office has openings for attorneys who are committed to advocating on behalf of indigent clients. The Senior Trail Attorney and the Assistant Public Defender II will handle trial work for the office and both must have compassion for our indigent clients, excellent legal skills, the ability to spot and anticipate legal issues, the ability to write, edit, and review motions and briefs, and the ability to make sound legal arguments in a courtroom setting. These positions require the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The VIDC is dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. The Senior Trial Attorney and the Assistant Public Defender II report to the Public Defender of the Harrisonburg Office and are employed at-will.
Duties For The Senior Trial Attorney
The Senior Trial Attorney position may include significant caseload and training responsibility in lieu of formal management responsibility. Strong trial skills are required. The position may include developing training for trial staff and, in a team environment, identifying and preparing case strategies for jury trials and sitting as co-counsel on juries with less experienced attorneys.
The qualified applicant for either role should have significant experience as a criminal defense attorney and significant jury trial experience. A valid driver’s license and the means to travel to all courts and regional jails is required.
Duties For The Assistant Public Defender II
Duties include conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and post-trial motions, and litigating motions. The attorney will be responsible for trying cases and litigating motions in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts. The attorney is expected to see clients in jail in a timely manner and communicate regularly with the client, family members, and other approved parties.
The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) Harrisonburg Public Defender Office has openings for attorneys who are committed to advocating on behalf of indigent clients. The Senior Trail Attorney and the Assistant Public Defender II will handle trial work for the office and both must have compassion for our indigent clients, excellent legal skills, the ability to spot and anticipate legal issues, the ability to write, edit, and review motions and briefs, and the ability to make sound legal arguments in a courtroom setting. These positions require the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The VIDC is dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. The Senior Trial Attorney and the Assistant Public Defender II report to the Public Defender of the Harrisonburg Office and are employed at-will.
Duties For The Senior Trial Attorney
The Senior Trial Attorney position may include significant caseload and training responsibility in lieu of formal management responsibility. Strong trial skills are required. The position may include developing training for trial staff and, in a team environment, identifying and preparing case strategies for jury trials and sitting as co-counsel on juries with less experienced attorneys.
The qualified applicant for either role should have significant experience as a criminal defense attorney and significant jury trial experience. A valid driver’s license and the means to travel to all courts and regional jails is required.
Duties For The Assistant Public Defender II
Duties include conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and post-trial motions, and litigating motions. The attorney will be responsible for trying cases and litigating motions in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts. The attorney is expected to see clients in jail in a timely manner and communicate regularly with the client, family members, and other approved parties.
The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
