Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$67K/yr
1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors is seeking an attorney for legal representation in criminal cases. Responsibilities include interviewing defendants, negotiating charges, and representing clients ...
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Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$67K/yr
1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors is seeking an attorney for legal representation in criminal cases. Responsibilities include interviewing defendants, negotiating charges, and representing clients ...
New
Hampton, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
Hampton, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
Petersburg, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
Petersburg, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
Hampton, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
Hampton, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$67K/yr
1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors is seeking an attorney for legal representation in criminal cases. Responsibilities include interviewing defendants, negotiating charges, and representing clients ...
New
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$67K/yr
1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors is seeking an attorney for legal representation in criminal cases. Responsibilities include interviewing defendants, negotiating charges, and representing clients ...
New
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce the opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil ...
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce the opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil ...
Lynchburg, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
Lynchburg, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission is seeking to fill the Paralegal position with a candidate who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the ...
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce the opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil ...
General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce the opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil ...
The Mitigation Specialist reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Portsmouth Office and is employed at-will. The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint-based criminal background ...
The Mitigation Specialist reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Portsmouth Office and is employed at-will. The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint-based criminal background ...
This dynamic position plays a key role in supporting 29 public defender offices across the Commonwealth through strategic operations, legislative advocacy, attorney recruitment, training, and ...
This dynamic position plays a key role in supporting 29 public defender offices across the Commonwealth through strategic operations, legislative advocacy, attorney recruitment, training, and ...
This dynamic position plays a key role in supporting 29 public defender offices across the Commonwealth through strategic operations, legislative advocacy, attorney recruitment, training, and ...
This dynamic position plays a key role in supporting 29 public defender offices across the Commonwealth through strategic operations, legislative advocacy, attorney recruitment, training, and ...
Halifax, VA · On-site
The Investigator reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Halifax Office and is employed at-will. Duties: This position is responsible for conducting interviews of all relevant witnesses and ...
Halifax, VA · On-site
The Investigator reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Halifax Office and is employed at-will. Duties: This position is responsible for conducting interviews of all relevant witnesses and ...
Halifax, VA · On-site
The Investigator reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Halifax Office and is employed at-will. Duties: This position is responsible for conducting interviews of all relevant witnesses and ...
Halifax, VA · On-site
The Investigator reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Halifax Office and is employed at-will. Duties: This position is responsible for conducting interviews of all relevant witnesses and ...
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$27.8K - $41.9K
6% of jobs
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$72.9K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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Public defenders must be licensed to practice law by their state bar. To work as a public defender, complete your bachelor’s degree, take the LSAT exam, and attend law school to earn a J.D. degree. Focus your studies on criminal defense law, and hone your research skills. During your law school summers take internships in public defender offices. You can also intern in a prosecutor’s office or a public interest firm to gain experience for a career as a public defender. After you complete law school you must pass your state’s bar exam. Most states also require legal professionals to pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE). Once you are licensed to practice law in your state, you can apply to public defender offices.
| Aspect | Public Defender | Criminal Defense Attorney |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Jurisdiction-specific law degree, bar license, often government employment | Law degree, bar license, private practice or firm affiliation |
| Work Environment | Government offices, courtrooms, public service settings | Private law firms, solo practices, or corporate offices |
| Employer | Government agencies or public defender offices | Private clients or law firms |
| Common Usage | Represent indigent defendants in criminal cases | Represent clients in criminal cases, including those who can afford private counsel |
Public defenders and criminal defense attorneys both handle criminal cases, but public defenders work for government agencies representing indigent clients, while criminal defense attorneys are private practitioners representing paying clients. The roles overlap in legal credentials and courtroom work but differ mainly in employment setting and client base.
Virginia Beach, VA • On-site
$67K/yr
Full-time
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1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors is seeking an attorney for legal representation in criminal cases. Responsibilities include interviewing defendants, negotiating charges, and representing clients in court. The ideal candidate must possess a Juris Doctorate, be licensed in Mississippi, and have litigation experience. This exempt, at-will position offers a starting salary of $67,000 and demands compliance with the Mississippi Bar's ongoing professional requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
