National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 9 hours ago
Assistant Federal Defender
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $188K/yrNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is looking for an exceptional lawyer to join their Milwaukee Office as an Assistant Federal Defender. The role involves providing a vigorous defense to clients accused of federal crimes, including meeting with clients, advocating for their release, and preparing trial defenses and appeals.
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Responsibilities
Meeting with clients
Zealously advocating for their release at detention hearings
Crafting creative legal challenges
Drafting briefs and motions
Investigating potential factual defenses
Preparing and presenting trial defenses
Investigating and presenting persuasive mitigation arguments and preparing sentencing memos
Briefing and arguing appeals
Qualification
Required
Exceptional lawyer with experience in federal criminal defense
Ability to meet with clients and advocate for their release at detention hearings
Experience in crafting creative legal challenges
Proficient in drafting briefs and motions
Skilled in investigating potential factual defenses
Experience in preparing and presenting trial defenses
Ability to investigate and present persuasive mitigation arguments
Experience in preparing sentencing memos
Skilled in briefing and arguing appeals
Benefits
Health insurance
Contributions to a retirement plan
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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