Assistant Federal Public Defender – Criminal Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

FERS retirement system

Thrift Savings Plan (401k)

Paid annual and sick leave

11 federal holidays

Health, life, dental, and vision ins.

Job summary

Tennessee Western Federal Public Defender in Jackson, TN, seeks Assistant Federal Public Defender to represent indigent clients in federal criminal cases. The role operates under the Criminal Justice Act and requires admission to practice in U.S. District Court.

Spanish skills are valued but not required. Applicants must graduate from an accredited law school and be in good standing with the state bar. Experience in federal criminal defense is preferred; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in good standing before the highest court of a state.
• Licensed to practice in U.S. District Court by entrance on duty.
• Excellent research and writing skills and oral advocacy skills.
• Spanish language skills valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal criminal cases under the Criminal Justice Act.
• Maintain ethical standards and avoid private practice as a public defender.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Communication with clients

Criminal defense

Spanish language (valued)

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Bar admission in good standing

Licensed to practice in U.S. District Court

Job description

Tennessee Western Federal Public Defender in Jackson, TN, seeks Assistant Federal Public Defender to represent indigent clients in federal criminal cases. The role operates under the Criminal Justice Act and requires admission to practice in U.S. District Court.

Spanish skills are valued but not required. Applicants must graduate from an accredited law school and be in good standing with the state bar. Experience in federal criminal defense is preferred; background checks apply.