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USAJOBS · 1 week ago

Federal Public Defender, Northern District of Florida

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$197K/yr - $197K/yr

5+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Florida. The role involves providing criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel and supervising a full-time staff of attorneys and administrative personnel.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Federal Public Defender, under authority of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(g)(2)(A), provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel and supervises a full-time staff of attorneys and administrative and clerical personnel

Qualification

Member of state barCriminal law experienceFederal trial experienceLegal scholarshipCharacterCommitment to justiceLegal competenceSupervisory skillsIntegrity

Required

Must be a graduate of an accredited law school

Must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar or the District of Columbia or the Virgin Islands bar, and a member in good standing of every other bar of which they are members

Must have been engaged in the active practice of criminal law for a period of at least five years, preferably with significant federal criminal trial and appellate experience

Must possess the ability to administer a Federal Public Defender's office effectively

Must possess, and have a reputation for: integrity and good character; sound physical and mental health; commitment to equal justice under law and vigorous representation of his or her clients; outstanding legal ability and competence (evidenced by substantial legal experience, ability to deal with complex legal problems, aptitude for legal scholarship and writing, and familiarity with courts and court processes)

Must have a commitment to the vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel

Must not be related by blood or marriage to a judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals or to a judge of the district court to be served, within the degrees specified in Title 28, United States Code, Section 458 at the time of the initial appointment

Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States