Assistant Federal Public Defender, SDTX (Position Announcement No. 27-01L

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Laredo (TX); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender to be stationed in the Laredo, TX office. The federal defender organization operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C.

The assistant federal public defender will primarily appear in the district court and will represent clients charged with federal criminal offenses as well as clients involved in other matters covered under the Criminal

Aufgaben

• Appear in district court and represent clients charged with federal criminal offenses
• Travel for investigation, litigation, and training
• Work under authority of the Criminal Justice Act (18 U.S.C.)

Jobbeschreibung

Position Description

The Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender to be stationed in the Laredo, TX office. The federal defender organization operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C.

• 3006A, to provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters by appointment from the court.

The assistant federal public defender will primarily appear in the district court and will represent clients charged with federal criminal offenses as well as clients involved in other matters covered under the Criminal Justice Act. The position requires travel for investigation, litigation, and training. Federal public defender attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.