Assistant Federal Defender

Western Kentucky Federal Community Defender, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Kentucky Federal Community Defender seeks an Assistant Federal Defender to handle a full caseload, including trials, motions, and pleadings, in federal court. The role requires coordinating investigations, collaborating with experts, and meeting with clients to develop litigation strategies.

The position demands a law degree, active bar status, and admission to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, with a minimum of three years of criminal trial experience and

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of a state bar.
• Licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload including trials and motion practice.
• Prepare pleadings and review discovery.
• Coordinate case investigation and develop litigation strategies.
• Meet with clients and work with experts.
• Appear in court as required.
• Travel to court divisions in Louisville and other cities and to remote detention facilities.

Skills

Criminal trial experience

Strong writing skills

Advocacy skills

Knowledge of federal criminal practice

Knowledge of federal sentencing

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (law degree)

Job description

Assistant Federal Defenders manage full caseload, including trials, motion practice, preparing pleadings, reviewing discovery, coordinating case investigation, developing litigation strategies, meeting with clients, working with experts, and appearing in court as required. Travel to all divisions of the court in Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah, and Fort Knox as well as remote detention facilities. Western Kentucky Federal Community Defender is an equal opportunity Employer and operates under the authority of the CJA, 18 USC Section 3006A, to provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts.

Must have a law degree from an accredited law school; be an active member in good standing of a state bar; and licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Applicants must have at least 3 years of criminal trial experience with strong writing and advocacy skills, knowledge of federal criminal trial practice and federal sentencing, a commitment to representation of indigent defendants and the ability to work well in a team invironment.