Court Name/Organization Virginia Eastern Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for a Research & Writing Attorney position in our Richmond office. Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, our office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases and related matters. Location Richmond, VA Opening and Closing Dates 07/14/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade FD Salary $64,475 - $197,200 Link to Court Careers Information https://vae.fd.org/employment Announcement Number 26-08 Link to Job Announcement