Federal Trial Defender for Indigent Clients

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

Job summary

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is seeking an Assistant Federal Public Defender to join the Trial Unit in the Tampa office. The position defends indigent persons charged with federal offenses and demands exceptional oral advocacy, research, and writing skills.

The successful candidate will handle cases involving guns, drugs, violent crimes, sex offenses, conspiracies and fraud, often facing mandatory minimums and life sentences, and must zealously advocate on

Qualifications

• JD required with admission to practice in federal courts.
• Strong oral advocacy, legal research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent defendants in federal criminal cases in the U.S. District Court.
• Litigate complex cases including weapons, drugs, violent crimes, and fraud.
• Advocate zealously on behalf of clients facing serious penalties.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is seeking an Assistant Federal Public Defender to join the Trial Unit in the Tampa office. The position defends indigent persons charged with federal offenses and demands exceptional oral advocacy, research, and writing skills.

The successful candidate will handle cases involving guns, drugs, violent crimes, sex offenses, conspiracies and fraud, often facing mandatory minimums and life sentences, and must zealously advocate on