Court Name/Organization Virginia Eastern Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) position in our Richmond location. 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. AFPDs represent clients in federal court at every stage of the federal criminal process, prepare written submissions, work collaboratively with other attorneys and staff, conduct client interviews and directs the defense investigation in the representation of indigent federal criminal defendants in the Richmond division of the Eastern District of Virginia. This position may require work on holidays, evenings, and weekends, as the nature of assigned cases require. Location Richmond, VA Opening and Closing Dates 02/04/2026 - 03/06/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Salary $80,170 - $197,100 Link to Court Careers Information https://vae.fd.org/employment Announcement Number 26-02
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