Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Hampton

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Title: Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Hampton State Role Title: Legal Services Officer II Hiring Range: $77,976.00 + State Benefits Agency: Indigent Defense Commission: Location: HAMPTON 325: Agency Website: www.vadefenders.org: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Public Defender I/II which will serve our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. The Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce this opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil Rights Movement-criminal justice and justice reform. This is a unique platform to develop and pursue social change and impact the lives of clients in a fast-paced, courtroom-based environment. The IDC’s Hampton Public Defender Office has an opening for an attorney who is committed to advocating on behalf of indigent clients. The attorney will handle criminal cases for adults and juveniles in various stages of litigation. The Assistant Public Defender I/II reports to the...