Supervisory Attorney

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for a Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender (SAFPD) in our Norfolk office. Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, the office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases and related matters.

The successful applicant must be a graduate from an accredited law school and licensed by the highest court of any state, the District of Columbia, the Supreme Court of the United States, or any other state bar, with good standing, and have significant experience in representation of federal criminal defendants. Significant consideration will focus on applicants who have a demonstrated passion for and dedication to indigent criminal defendants, client-centered representation, and the ability to manage and work as part of a team, as well as a reputation for hard work and integrity. As such, successful applicants should have extensive trial experience, strong legal research skills, the ability to analyze complex legal issues, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, colleagues, and court and agency personnel. Finally, applicants should possess strong oral and interpersonal and managerial skills. Applicants also must be authorized to work in the United States. Supervisory Expectations: the SAFPD is expected to ensure that all clients represented by the office receive high quality legal representation, that the office runs effectively and in accordance with all applicable regulations, and that the office provides a supportive and collaborative environment for all employees. The SAFPD should also support professional development for employees, provide guidance and mentor attorneys and staff members as necessary, and model the professionalism and ethical integrity expected from the entire organization.