Summer 2024 Criminal Investigator Internship - Major Crimes Unit
Location: Fairfax, VA
Closing Date: March 21, 2024
Who Are We?
The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) is a State Agency which represents indigent people charged with criminal offenses throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The office is comprised of state attorneys, mitigation specialists, administrative staff and investigative division. 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 of 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)
- Conduct research, review evidence and retrieve records
- Write detailed investigative reports
- Attend court proceedings
- Assist in any additional trial preparation tasks
Why Might You Be a Good Fit for the Investigator Internship?
- 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 field work that brings you out into the community and into people’s homes
- You are proficient in Spanish, or another foreign language (Bilingual - Spanish speakers highly encouraged to apply)
- Must have availability to work 2 to 3 full days a week and some occasional afterhours work
- You are a good communicator and will maintain professionalism even when interacting with rude or difficult people
- You have a positive and willing attitude to do the work
This is an actual hands-on professional work opportunity, unlike most internships!
How to Apply:
Provide your resume with a cover letter and email it by Thursday 3/21/2024 (application
closing date
This is a non-paid internship.
Email To:
Doug Nelson and Karina Sosa
Send resume & cover letter to: dnelson@vadefenders.org and ksosarodriguez@vadefenders.org
