The Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender to be stationed in the McAllen, TX office. The federal defender organization operates under 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. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #assistantfederalpublicdefender #mcallenjobs #texasjobs
About us
With the Criminal Justice Act of 1964, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, and its subsequent amendment in 1970, Congress established a comprehensive system for appointing and compensating lawyers to represent financially eligible defendants in federal criminal proceedings. Today, there are 82 authorized federal defender organizations that employ more than 4,000 lawyers, investigators, paralegals, and support personnel and serve 90 of the 94 federal judicial districts.
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https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/defender-services
External link for Federal Defender Organizations
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Type
- Government Agency
Locations
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Washington DC, District of Columbia 20002, US
Employees at Federal Defender Organizations
Updates
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The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Clerical Assistant to be stationed in the Pittsburgh Office. The Federal Public Defender Office operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 3006A, to provide defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. The Clerical Assistant will act as the receptionist in a busy atmosphere and will have a variety of responsibilities to enable a highly productive and welcoming front line for both staff and visitors. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. Applications that do not comply with the instructions in the position announcement will not be considered. Position closed on Friday, August 2, 2024. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #clericalassistant #noncapitalhabeasunit #pittsburghjobs #pennsylvaniajobs
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The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Appeals and Non-Capital Habeas Unit in its Pittsburgh office. The position primarily involves legal representation of indigent persons in direct criminal appeals and in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the United States District Court, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Applications from remote applicants will be considered, but preference will be given to applicants who will work from the Pittsburgh office. Pittsburgh office employees have the option to work from home two days per week at the discretion of the Defender. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #assistantfederalpublicdefender #noncapitalhabeasunit #pittsburghjobs #pennsylvaniajobs
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The Federal Public Defender, functioning under the authority of 18 U.S.C. Section 3006A(g)(2)(A) and the Criminal Justice Act Plan of the District, provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. In addition, the Federal Public Defender supervises a staff of trial and appellate attorneys, investigators, and support personnel. The Fourth Circuit prides itself on being collegial and collaborative, as well as an overall exemplary place to work. We warmly welcome those who share our vision, values, and passion to apply. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #federalpublicdefender #middledistrictofnorthcarolina #greensborojobs #northcarolina Link to Vacancy: https://lnkd.in/epZjUuUT
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The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida is accepting applications for the position of Investigator in our Miami office. The Federal Public Defender, a branch of the United States Courts, an Equal Opportunity Employer, operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide defense services to indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #investigator #miamijobs #floridajobs Link to Vacancy: https://lnkd.in/g_9kgU75
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The Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender to be stationed in the Houston office. The federal defender organization operates under 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. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #assistantfederalpublicdefender #attorney #houstonjobs #texasjobs
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THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER, Southern District of Texas is accepting applications for the position of Mitigation Specialist to be stationed in Houston, TX. The FPD operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, and provides defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters by court appointment to individuals unable to afford counsel. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #mitigationspecialist #houstonjobs #texasjobs
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The Federal Public Defender for the District of New Mexico is accepting applications for the position of Spanish-English Legal Interpreter for the Albuquerque office. One part-time position is available with a starting (full-time) salary range of JSP 9-14, currently yielding $60,597 - $123,485. Part-time salary information below. The Federal Public Defender provides legal representation in federal criminal cases and related matters. Our office is committed to the pursuit of justice by zealously advocating in federal courts for the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of individuals who are charged with crimes in federal court and cannot afford their own attorney. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #parttimejobs #spanishenglishlegalinterpreter #albuquerquejobs #newmexicojobs Link to Vacancy: https://lnkd.in/eP6_vY-K
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THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER is accepting applications for the position of a Sentencing Resource Counsel Director. This is a telework position and does not require residence in Arizona. The Sentencing Resource Counsel for the Federal Public and Community Defenders (SRC) represents the program’s interests in matters of federal sentencing policy, analyzes sentencing legislation, provides litigation support on sentencing issues, and provides training in sentencing advocacy. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #sentencingresourcecounseldirector #teleworkjobs #remotejobs Link to Vacancy: https://lnkd.in/eN9MeNrZ
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THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER is accepting applications for the position of a Sentencing Resource Counsel Director. This is a telework position and does not require residence in Arizona. The Sentencing Resource Counsel for the Federal Public and Community Defenders (SRC) represents the program’s interests in matters of federal sentencing policy, analyzes sentencing legislation, provides litigation support on sentencing issues, and provides training in sentencing advocacy. #communication #vacancy #uscourts #federaljobs #judiciaryjobs #federalpublicdefender #sentencingresourcecounseldirector #teleworkjobs #remotejobs Link to Vacancy: https://lnkd.in/eN9MeNrZ