Deputy Executive Director - Virginia Defenders

Position Description

Agency Mission: The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission is dedicated to protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high- quality legal advocacy.

The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, an Independent agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and proven leader to serve as the Deputy Executive Director. This position, located in our Henrico, Virginia Administrative Office, is an at-will position reporting directly to the Executive Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing strategic planning, policy development, management, and guidance regarding critical agency operations. The Deputy is a key member of the executive management team.

• Performance Management / Leadership of attorney and non-attorney staff
• Agency Policy Development, Interpretation, and Analysis
• Strategic Project Management
• Administrative and Business Operations
• Legislative Liaison / Criminal Justice Policy
• Lease Administration and Property Management
• Grievance Review and Determination
• Management of Agency Grants and Grant Programs
• In consultation with the Executive Director, making presentations and recommendations to the VIDC Commission and Committees

The Deputy Director will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director in all facets of oversight of the operations of the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission. This includes providing supervision of and guidance to our Standards of Practice and Certification, Policy and Training, Resource Attorneys, and Chief Appellate Counsel teams. The position will work with the Executive Director to support the agency’s more than 700 employees and 29 locations across the Commonwealth. In collaboration with the Executive Director, the incumbent will drive strategic planning and policy development, and assist in the development and oversight of the agency-wide budget. The position includes significant involvement with critical agency operations including contract management, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Finance.

The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce and staff. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

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