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Public Defenders work for their clients, protect constitutional rights, and ensure the system ... Interprets and applies state and federal laws and administrative rules. * Identifies and Interviews ...

Public Defenders work for their clients, protect constitutional rights, and ensure the system ... Interprets and applies state and federal laws and administrative rules. * Identifies and Interviews ...

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Assistant Federal Public Defender

Midland, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


United States Courts rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Court Name/Organization Texas Western Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender, to be stationed in the Midland office.

The Assistant Federal Public Defender will represent clients charged with federal criminal offenses andclients involved in other matters covered under the Criminal Justice Act. Regular responsibilities include:

  • Provide high-quality legal representation and courtroom advocacy
  • Prepare motions and related legal documents
  • Conduct thorough legal research and analyze statutes, case law, and sentencing guidelines
  • Review complex records and identify key legal issues
  • Communicate effectively with court or agency personnel, opposing counsel, clients, witnesses, and colleagues
  • Maintain up-to-date expertise in criminal defense and pursue ongoing training
  • Perform other assigned duties
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Three to five years of federal criminal trial experience preferred
  • Strong writing and oral advocacy skills
  • Proven capacity or clear aptitude for excellence in criminal defense practice
  • Commitment to representing indigent accused individuals
  • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism
  • Team-oriented with strong collaboration and strategic-litigation skills
  • Spanish language fluency
  • Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check (FBI name & fingerprints)
Employee Benefits
  • Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System
  • Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)
  • Optional participation in Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
  • Optional participation in Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)Position is excepted service, without competitive civil service tenure

To request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, contact personnel administrator at 210-472-6700.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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