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Assistant Public Defender (7) ; Legal Assistant (7) ; Assistant Public Defender I (2) ; Internship (2) ; Investigator (2)

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Virginia Indigent Defense Commission interview questions

Updated Sep 8, 2025

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14 interviews

Legal Assistant Interview

Sep 8, 2025

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Negative experience

Average interview

Application

I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (Richmond, VA) in Jan 2021

Interview

Two interviews. First with a panel and then with management. I should’ve noticed the red flags at the interview with management. They definitely asked questions they were not allowed to. It showed bias.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What if someone yells at you on the phone?

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Assistant Public Defender Interview

Jun 2, 2025

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Virginia Indigent Defense Commission in Jun 2024

Interview

Panel interview of 4 deputy public defenders, followed by final phone interview with the chief. Questions were primarily about experience and interest in public service. Interview was about 30 minutes long.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What was my most difficult case to date and why?

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Intern Interview

Oct 29, 2024

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (Arlington, VA) in Jan 2024

Interview

Fast, within a week I got an interview and received an offer within a few days. The questions were easy and centered around why this line of work. It was seeking passion over experience.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why do you want to be a public defender

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Jobs at Virginia Indigent Defense Commission

Attorney - Senior Assistant Public Defender/ Assistant Public Defender II - Winchester/Front Royal

Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I/II - Southwest Virginia Offices

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