Assistant Federal Public Defender

Assistant Federal Public Defender – West Palm Beach, Ft. Pierce The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida is accepting applications for the multi-site position of Assistant Federal Public Defender in both our West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce offices. The duty station would be in our West Palm Beach office but the position would require travel to and from the West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce offices. The Federal Public Defender, a branch of the United States Courts, an Equal Opportunity Employer, operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. §3006A, to provide defense services to indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts. Requirements : An Assistant Federal Public Defender must: (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school and have admission and good standing in a state bar; (2) have at least two years of experience practicing law; and (3) be a member of, or eligible for immediate admission to, the bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and must be a United States citizen. Duties : Assistant Federal Public Defender duties include research and writing motions and briefs, attending trial and other court hearings, direct appeals to the circuit court, post-conviction and witness representation, and representation in other matters such as supervised release and parole hearings. Must be able to work out of both West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce locations. Selection Criteria : The successful applicant must have a demonstrated capacity or aptitude for excellence in trial and appellate practice, a commitment to the representation of indigent accused persons, and sufficient experience to immediately undertake the defense of serious criminal cases in the United States courts. This position also requires excellent courtroom skills, strong writing abilities, excellent research and time management skills, proficiency in computer-assisted legal research, and word processing capability. The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment and could be subject to an additional government security clearance on some cases. Salary and Benefits : This is a full-time “at-will” position, and salary is commensurate with Assistant United States Attorneys for the Southern District of Florida. This position offers federal employment benefits, including health and life insurance, dependent and long-term insurance programs, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits program, mandatory participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit). The Federal Public Defender is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age, are encouraged to apply. The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of [...]. #J-18808-Ljbffr