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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 3 days ago

Assistant Federal Public Defender (Capital Habeas Unit)

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking an Assistant Federal Public Defender for its Capital Habeas Unit in the Western District of North Carolina. The role involves representing indigent clients in death penalty cases, managing a full caseload, and supervising paralegals and investigators while engaging in litigation and advocacy efforts.

LegalNon Profit

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Building relationships with clients

Analyzing large case files to identify legal claims

Directing and participating in investigation

Working with experts

Developing litigation strategies

Motions practice and pleadings

Conducting evidentiary hearings

Oral argument

Serving as resource counsel

Working collaboratively with outside attorneys and organizations

Frequent travel and work outside of business hours, including weekends and holidays

Qualification

Habeas corpus proceedingsLitigation strategy developmentEvidentiary hearingsClient relationship buildingCollaboration with attorneysOral argumentMotions practiceSupervision of paralegalInvestigation direction