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About The Position

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to the Virginia State Bar are required for consideration for this full-time, salaried position. However, candidates who intend to waive in for licensure in Virginia may still be considered for the position.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Knowledge of the General Assembly process; ability to track bills and testify or speak on behalf of the agency.
• Ability to develop and maintain pipelines for diverse legal talent.
• Interest in identifying funding and resource opportunities and developing allocation strategies.
• Knowledge of the law and expertise in public defense; ability to develop and deliver training for public defenders.
• Strong organization and time management skills to manage projects, leases, moves, and lease modifications.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, and outside partners.
• Meet competing, inflexible deadlines.
• Work effectively in a stressful and high-volume environment.
• Stay focused and successfully perform work with multiple distractions.
• Fully utilize technology tools and systems.
• Maintain regular attendance and physical presence in the office.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a public defender's office or a demonstrated commitment to the cause of indigent defense.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key administrative and operational resource by building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, community partners, and other organizations to advance agency initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Monitors and analyzes legislation affecting the agency, tracks bills throughout the General Assembly process, and represents the agency by providing information, testimony, and presentations as appropriate.
• Develops and implements strategies to recruit, cultivate, and retain a diverse pipeline of legal talent while identifying funding opportunities and recommending resource allocation to support agency programs and initiatives.
• Applies subject matter expertise in public defense to develop, coordinate, and deliver training and professional development opportunities for public defenders and agency staff.
• In consultation with the Deputy Director, coordinates complex administrative projects, including office leases, relocations, and lease modifications, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, timelines, and operational needs.
• Communicates effectively with agency leadership, employees, external partners, and the public through clear oral and written communication.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships while managing multiple competing priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Utilizes agency technology, systems, and business applications to support operational efficiency and maintain accurate records.
• Regular attendance and in-office presence are required to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• State Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)