National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 16 hours ago
Assistant Federal Public Defender (Trial Unit)
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $184K/yrNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking an Assistant Federal Public Defender for their Trial Unit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role involves representing clients charged with federal criminal offenses, managing a full caseload, and requires travel for various duties including investigation and litigation.
LegalNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represent clients charged with federal criminal offenses and clients involved in other matters covered under the Criminal Justice Act
Build relationships with clients
Analyze large case files to identify legal claims
Direct and participate in investigation
Work with experts
Develop litigation strategies
Motions practice and pleadings
Conduct evidentiary hearings
Conduct jury trials
Engage in robust sentencing advocacy and mitigation development
Qualification
Required
Prior criminal defense experience is required
Applicants must be United States citizens, or persons authorized to work in the United States
Appointment to the position is provisional pending the successful completion of a background check
Preferred
Prior federal experience preferred
Benefits
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (401k)
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.
Founded in 1911
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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