| Feb 25, 2025 |
 Summer 2025 Criminal Investigator Internship – Major Crimes Unit, Bilingual Spanish Assistant Investigator Location: Fairfax, VA Closing Date: March 7, 2025 Who Are We? The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) is a state agency that represents indigent people charged with criminal offenses throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The office is comprised of state attorneys, mitigation specialists, administrative staff, and investigators. Our investigative division works on Fairfax County criminal cases and is located at the Fairfax County Public Defender’s Office (4103 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA). What Do Investigators Do? Investigators assist public defender attorneys by gathering facts and evidence that will help them in their cases. Interns will assist investigators with their caseload, which consists o serious felony cases, including murder, sex crimes, robbery, assault, etc. We are responsible to look for the facts. Additional Duties: Interview clients and witnesses (in jail, the office, or in private homes often using bilingual Spanish speaking skills)Conduct research, review the evidence, and retrieve recordsWrite detailed investigative reportsAttend court proceedingsAssist in any additional trial preparation tasks Internship Requirements: You have an interest in, and some familiarity with, the criminal justice system (through coursework and or other practical experience)You are comfortable with conducting fieldwork that brings you out into the community and into people’s homes (you will always be accompanied by your assigned investigator)Must have availability to work 2 to 3 full days (9:00 am- 5:00 pm) a week and some occasional afterhours workYou are a good communicator and will maintain professionalism even when interacting with rude or difficult peopleYou have a positive and willing attitudePreferred for proficiency in Spanish language This is a hands-on internship opportunity, requires you to be at work physically, and is not a telework opportunity. This is a non-paid internship, but eligible for college credit. How to Apply: Provide your resume with a cover letter and email it by no later than Friday, March 7, 2025 (application closing date) Email To: Doug Nelson and Karina Sosa Send resume & cover letter to: dnelson@vadefenders.org and ksosarodriguez@vadefenders.org |
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