Mitigation Specialist

Illinois Central Federal Public Defender; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Central Federal Public Defender's Office in Peoria, IL is seeking a Mitigation Specialist to support Assistant Federal Public Defenders. The role focuses on developing and analyzing mitigation evidence for court proceedings to assist decisions on pretrial release, trial, and sentencing.

The position is part of the federal judiciary’s defense services and adheres to applicable equal employment policies.

Job description

Court Name/Organization Illinois Central Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for a Mitigation Specialist to support the Assistant Federal Public Defenders. The Federal Public Defender’s Office operates under the 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 to individuals unable to afford counsel. Our office is committed to providing the highest level of representation for our clients. The Mitigation Specialist is responsible for developing and analyzing mitigation evidence for court proceedings to aid the court in making decisions regarding pretrial release, trial, and sentencing.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.