National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 9 hours ago
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Rock Island, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Central District of Illinois. This role involves providing defense services in federal criminal cases, ensuring zealous representation of indigent clients.
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Responsibilities
Provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters in federal court pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 3006A
Assume a caseload immediately and without significant supervision
Regular travel to local detention facilities to visit detained clients
Occasional travel to Chicago to appear before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Qualification
Required
Commitment to the zealous representation of indigent clients
Reputation for personal integrity
Excellent oral communication skills
Excellent research skills
Excellent writing skills
Ability to assume a caseload immediately and without significant supervision
Regular travel to local detention facilities to visit detained clients
Occasional travel to Chicago to appear before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Preferred
Minimum of three years' experience in the area of criminal defense
Proficiency in Spanish
Benefits
Federal Employees Retirement System
Thrift Savings Plan
Health and life insurance
Annual and sick leave
Paid holidays
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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