Assistant Federal Public Defender (Trial Unit)
Federal Defender Organizations
Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Charlotte, NC
Salary:
$74,069
-
$161,750
per year
Contract type: Full time
Court Name/Organization: North Carolina Western Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position: The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina seeks an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Trial Unit in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is an AD 21 – 28 level position and is open to candidates with less than 10 years of attorney experience, including those with no prior federal experience. Location: Charlotte, NC Opening and Closing Dates: 05/14/2024 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type: Permanent Classification Level/Grade: AD 21 - AD 28 Salary: $74,069 - $161,750 Link to Court Careers Information: https://ncw.fd.org/employment (link is external) Announcement Number: 2024-AFD-CLT Link to Job Announcement
Position Description
The scope of our work includes all stages of federal criminal proceedings. The Assistant Federal Public Defender will represent clients charged with federal criminal offenses and clients involved in other matters covered under the Criminal Justice Act. The position requires travel for investigation, litigation, and training, and may involve foreign travel. Once fully trained, the attorney will have a full caseload as a member of an interdisciplinary trial team. Core duties include building relationships with clients; analyzing large case files to identify legal claims; directing and participating in investigation; working with experts; developing litigation strategies; motions practice and pleadings; conducting evidentiary hearings; jury trials; and robust sentencing advocacy and mitigation development. The position will require frequent travel and some work outside of business hours, including weekends and holidays.
How To Apply
Qualified Persons Should Submit a Letter Of Interest, Résumé, And a Writing Sample Of No More Than Ten Pages In .pdf Format To
Amanda Buckner, Personnel Administrator
[email protected] (link sends e-mail)
Subject: Assistant Federal Public Defender – Charlotte Trial Unit
We welcome requests for accommodations from applicants with disabilities. Please submit any such requests to [email protected] (link sends e-mail).
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Position Description
The scope of our work includes all stages of federal criminal proceedings. The Assistant Federal Public Defender will represent clients charged with federal criminal offenses and clients involved in other matters covered under the Criminal Justice Act. The position requires travel for investigation, litigation, and training, and may involve foreign travel. Once fully trained, the attorney will have a full caseload as a member of an interdisciplinary trial team. Core duties include building relationships with clients; analyzing large case files to identify legal claims; directing and participating in investigation; working with experts; developing litigation strategies; motions practice and pleadings; conducting evidentiary hearings; jury trials; and robust sentencing advocacy and mitigation development. The position will require frequent travel and some work outside of business hours, including weekends and holidays.
How To Apply
Qualified Persons Should Submit a Letter Of Interest, Résumé, And a Writing Sample Of No More Than Ten Pages In .pdf Format To
Amanda Buckner, Personnel Administrator
[email protected] (link sends e-mail)
Subject: Assistant Federal Public Defender – Charlotte Trial Unit
We welcome requests for accommodations from applicants with disabilities. Please submit any such requests to [email protected] (link sends e-mail).
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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