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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Federal Public Defender

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$195K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is seeking a Federal Public Defender to provide criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. The role includes ultimate responsibility for the administration of the Office and supervising a staff of legal professionals.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

As the chief executive of the Office of the Federal Public Defender, the Federal Public Defender holds ultimate responsibility for the administration of the Office

The Office serves as a resource center for all practicing federal defense attorneys in the District, providing regularly scheduled training programs as well as advice and counsel when needed

The Federal Public Defender works nationally with other federal defenders on evolving issues in federal criminal law and other areas of shared concern

The Federal Public Defender supervises a staff of assistant federal defenders, research and writing attorneys, investigators, paralegals, mitigation specialists, and support personnel

Qualification

Criminal law expertiseFederal trial experienceOffice administrationBudget managementCommitment to representationIntegrity

Required

be a member in good standing in the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice

have a minimum of five years criminal practice experience, preferably with significant federal criminal trial experience, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous representation of consistently high quality to criminal defendants

possess the ability to effectively administer the office, including the following management areas: Budget, procurement, and travel; Human resources; Space, facilities, and property

have a reputation for integrity

demonstrate a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel