Federal Defender – Trial Advocate

Kentucky Bar Association; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Criminal trial experience

Strong writing skills

Advocacy skills

Knowledge of federal criminal practice

Knowledge of federal sentencing

Team player

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (law degree)

Jobbeschreibung

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