Assistant Federal Public Defender

United States Courts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is seeking an Assistant Federal Public Defender to join the Trial Unit in the Tampa office. The position defends indigent persons charged with federal offenses and demands exceptional oral advocacy, research, and writing skills.

The successful candidate will handle cases involving guns, drugs, violent crimes, sex offenses, conspiracies and fraud, often facing mandatory minimums and life sentences, and must zealously advocate on

Qualifications

• JD required with admission to practice in federal courts.
• Strong oral advocacy, legal research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent defendants in federal criminal cases in the U.S. District Court.
• Litigate complex cases including weapons, drugs, violent crimes, and fraud.
• Advocate zealously on behalf of clients facing serious penalties.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Court Name/Organization Florida Middle Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Trial Unit at the Tampa office. The Trial Unit represents indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in the U.S. District Court.The successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense, excellent oral advocacy, and solid legal research and writing skills. The successful candidate should expect to defend and litigate federal criminal offenses involving guns, drugs, violent crimes, sex offenses, and complex conspiracies and fraud, among other crimes. The successful candidate must be prepared to zealously advocate for our clients who are often facing mandatory minimum and life sentences.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.