Federal Public Defender: Lead Criminal Defense Office

United States Courts; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

United States Courts seeks qualified individuals to serve as Federal Public Defender appointees, overseeing defense services for indigent defendants and supervising attorneys and staff. Candidates must hold bar admission and have substantial criminal law experience, including federal matters, with strong administrative capabilities.

Applicants should demonstrate integrity, good character, robust health, and a record of vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel.

Formación

• Member in good standing of at least one state bar or the District of Columbia or the Virgin Islands bar, and members in good standing of every other bar of which they are members.
• Active practice of criminal law for at least five years, preferably with significant federal trial and appellate experience.
• Ability to administer a Federal Public Defender’s office effectively.
• Integrity and good character; sound physical and mental health; commitment to equal justice under law and vigorous representation of clients.
• Commitment to vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel.
• Not be related by blood or marriage to a judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals or to a district judge served, within the degrees specified in Title 28, U.S.C., §458.

Descripción del empleo

United States Courts seeks qualified individuals to serve as Federal Public Defender appointees, overseeing defense services for indigent defendants and supervising attorneys and staff. Candidates must hold bar admission and have substantial criminal law experience, including federal matters, with strong administrative capabilities.

Applicants should demonstrate integrity, good character, robust health, and a record of vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel.