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Posted On Sep 22, 26
Contract, Full-time

with mentors in the Public Defender Office to assist... with case preparation. - Observe misdemeanor and felony criminal trials in general district, juvenile, and circuit courts. - Gain trial experience under the supervision of Virginia Defenders attorneys for third-year practice-qualified students. - Engage...

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Posted On Sep 22, 26
Contract, Full-time

the work of a Public Defender. Fellows are embedded... within the Public Defender Office, where they... are assigned mentors to guide them through various tasks. The primary responsibilities include assisting with case preparation and observing misdemeanor and felony criminal trials...

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Posted On Sep 22, 26
Contract, Full-time Experience : Max 3 yrs required

of work as a Public Defender under the mentorship... experienced attorneys in the Public Defender Office. - Assist with... case preparation and observe misdemeanor and felony criminal trials in general district, juvenile, and circuit courts. - Gain trial experience under supervision, specifically...

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Posted On Aug 12, 26
Full-time 8 views Experience : 1-8 yrs required

OverviewA law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its Criminal and Traffic practice area in Leesburg, VA. This role offers a supportive office environment with mentorship opportunities and significant clients in criminal and traffic cases, including misdemeanors, felonies, DUI/DWI,...

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- $75,000 a year Job Type Full-time Qualifications Experience: legal, 1 year (Preferred) Location: Dulles, VA 20166 (Required) Minimum Previous Legal Responsibility: Associate / Assistant (Preferred) Full Job Description... read more

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Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Virginia-barred Associate Attorney to join our litigation and commercial transactions team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on various matters, from complex commercial disputes to high-value transactional work. The ideal candidate will have 0-4 years of experience, a strong academic background, and a passion for delivering high-quality legal services to our... read more

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Attorney - Chief Public Defender Duties: Responsible for... serving as a role model and teacher of zealous, high-quality legal advocacy and the overall supervision of the office. Will include working with supervising attorneys to provide continuous training, support and performance management for attorneys and staff. Providing input and carefully managing the office budget and ensuring all required administrative reports and documentation are timely submitted.... read more

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Assistant Public Defender I The candidate... will advocate on behalf of indigent clients and handle criminal cases for adults and juveniles in various stages of litigation. Will report to the Chief Public Defender. Duties include: conducting... client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and post-trial motions, litigating motions, and noticing appropriate appealable issues. Will be responsible for trying cases in th... read more

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Deputy Public Defender / Senior Assistant... Public Defenders Duties: Conducting client... and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and litigating motions. Will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients. Will serve as role models for client centered representation and collaborative o... read more

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Attorney - Senior Assistant Public Defender / Senior Trial... Attorney - Prince William Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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. Applications s... read more

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Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I / II... The candidate will be conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff to investigate and develop cases, filing pre-and post-trial motions, litigating both motions and trials, consistently maintaining digital files, and routinely identifying appealable issues. Will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts. Seeing clients in jail in a timely manner and c... read more

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The candidate will build and maintain a database of community and criminal justice system resources to access on behalf of clients. Assist attorneys in preparing bond motions and re-entry plans on behalf of incarcerated clients. Develop systems and mechanisms to effectively connect clients to services and assist with mitigation. Communicate with clients and witnesses under tight deadlines but consistently in a client-centered way. Legal research and drafting, to in... read more

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Assistant Public Defender I The candidate... will handle trial and appellate cases. Duties include conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and litigating motions. Will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile, and Circuit Courts, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients. Must have the basic knowledge of criminal law, criminal defense procedures... read more

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Assistant Public Defender I The candidate... will handle trial and appellate cases. Will report to the Public Defender. Duties include conducting... client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and litigating motions. Responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile, and Circuit Courts, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients.... read more

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Assistant Public Defender I (Attorney) The... candidate will handle trial and appellate cases. Reports to the Public Defender of the Warrenton... Office and is employed at will. Duties include conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and litigating motions. Responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile, and Circuit Courts, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for... read more

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Assistant Public Defender I Duties:... Handle trial and appellate cases. Reports to the Public Defender of the Warrenton... Office and is employed at will. Conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions and litigating motions. Trying cases in the General District, Juvenile, and Circuit Courts, as well as identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients.... read more

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Overview: A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join its team in Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for a 3rd to 6th-year associate with experience handling a broad spectrum of real estate transactions, including... read more

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