Mitigation Specialist: Impactful Public Defender Support

Indigent Defense Commission; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigent Defense Commission in Charlottesville is seeking a Mitigation Specialist to support the Public Defender's Office. The role involves interviewing clients, reviewing life histories and mental health records, and aiding in defense strategies and mitigation planning.

The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys and is subject to fingerprint-based background checks. The position emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and coordination with other criminal justice agencies to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Education, training, and/or work experience in mental health or counseling is a requirement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, establish rapport with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, families, and witnesses to gather life histories and review mental health, educational, and medical histories for defense or mitigation.
• Support clients in crisis and identify interventions or service linkages as needed.
• Assist with development of defense themes of mitigation and identify witnesses for testimony in court.
• Maintain confidentiality of client records and case files.
• Manage time and deadlines, prepare cases, and complete administrative paperwork.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education, training, and/or work experience in mental health or counseling

Job description

Indigent Defense Commission in Charlottesville is seeking a Mitigation Specialist to support the Public Defender's Office. The role involves interviewing clients, reviewing life histories and mental health records, and aiding in defense strategies and mitigation planning.

The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys and is subject to fingerprint-based background checks. The position emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and coordination with other criminal justice agencies to