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Federal Public Defender

$76K - $180K/yr

... and administrative staff. We value collaboration, mentorship, creativity, and sound judgment ... The Federal Public Defender for the Districts of South Dakota and North Dakota is an Equal ...

Hualapai Tribe

Administrative Officer

Peach Springs, AZ · On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

Comply with Tribal, federal, and applicable state policies and procedures. Perform other duties assigned to support Forestry & Wildland Fire Management. SUPERVISORY CONTROL The Administrative Officer ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal defender administrative officer in the United States is $71,508.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Attorney - Assistant Federal Defender

Billings, MT • On-site

Federal Defenders of Montana
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$82K - $197K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc., the community defender organization serving the State and District of Montana, is now accepting applications for a permanent full-time position of *Assistant Federal Defender* at the *Billings Branch Office*. The Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc., is a nonprofit corporation, funded by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, which provides legal representation and criminal defense services to individuals charged with federal crimes who are financially unable to retain counsel. The Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc., is not an agency of the federal government; staff members are not federal employees.
Duties will include trial, appellate, and ancillary matters under the direction of the Federal Defender or designee. Considerable travel throughout the district in connection with the responsibilities of the position should be anticipated. Federal defender attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.
*Salary & Benefits.* Competitive salary (Judicial Pay Scale (JSP) $82,459 -$197,100), health coverage, and retirement plan.
Applicants should have a demonstrated dedication to criminal defense trial work, strong research abilities, and effective written and verbal communication skills. Qualified applicants must be admitted to and in good standing with the bar of the highest court of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands of the United States. Admission to the bar of Montana and the bar of the United States District Court for the District of Montana, or a commitment to admission within a year of acceptance of the position, is mandatory. The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Spanish is highly desirable, but not required.
*Application Process: *To apply, email your cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and references to mtx\ in a single Adobe PDF file using the subject line “MTX-BILLINGS-AFD”. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. No telephone inquiries please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background investigation. The Federal Defenders of Montana, Inc., maintains a drug-free workplace.
*Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: *FDOM is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in its work with its staff. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our Administrative Officer, Heidi Heavrin, at heidi\
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $82,459.00 - $197,100.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
License/Certification:
* Bar (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Billings, MT 59101 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Billings, MT 59101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

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