Capital Habeas Defender - Remote Impactful Litigation

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Public Defender's Office, Eastern District of California in Sacramento seeks an Assistant Federal Defender for the Capital Habeas Unit. The role focuses on death-sentenced prisoners in federal habeas proceedings, with responsibilities spanning case intake, litigation strategy, and courtroom advocacy.

The CHU emphasizes collaborative litigation and dedicated support staff, with telework as an option and potential in-office requirements as cases demand.

Responsibilities

• Working with clients
• Digesting large case files and investigative materials
• Developing litigation strategies; drafting pleadings
• Conducting evidentiary hearings
• Presenting oral arguments
• Working with experts and other witnesses
• Supervising teams of investigators, paralegals, assistant paralegals, and case experts

Job description

Federal Public Defender's Office, Eastern District of California in Sacramento seeks an Assistant Federal Defender for the Capital Habeas Unit. The role focuses on death-sentenced prisoners in federal habeas proceedings, with responsibilities spanning case intake, litigation strategy, and courtroom advocacy.

The CHU emphasizes collaborative litigation and dedicated support staff, with telework as an option and potential in-office requirements as cases demand.