Federal Public Defender Office - Assistant Federal Public Defender
Position Title: Assistant Federal Public Defender
Job Announcement Number: 2020-01
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
The Federal Public Defender for the District of Utah is accepting applications for a full time Assistant Federal Public Defender. 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 in the federal courts.
Job Description/Qualifications. This position is for a licensed attorney with a minimum of four years experience to provide professional legal representation to indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in the United States District Court, District of Utah. Successful applicants must have a commitment to the representation of indigent persons. Responsibilities include managing an extensive caseload; preparing pleadings, briefs and motions; appearing on behalf of the client in court hearings and at other related proceedings; reviewing various documents; developing litigation strategies; meeting with clients, experts, witnesses, family members and others. Applicants must possess the ability to communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, colleagues, staff and court and agency personnel. Spanish speaker strongly desired. Travel for investigation and training required. Federal public defender attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.
Requirements. Applicants must be (1) a graduate of an accredited law school; (2) admitted to practice and in good standing before the highest court of a state; and (3) licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court by the time of entrance on duty. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in and for the United States.
Salary and Benefits. This position is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees' Retirement System. Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience and equivalent to salaries of Assistant U.S. Attorneys with similar qualifications and experience. Salary is payable only by electronic funds transfer (direct deposit).
Conditions of Employment. Appointment to the position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and/or investigation including an FBI name and fingerprint check. Employees of the Federal Public Defender are members of the judicial branch of government; are considered 'at will' and can be terminated with or without cause.
Application Information. For consideration submit an application package that includes a cover letter, resume, a recent writing sample and three professional references. Submit application package in PDF format only by email to:
Federal Public Defender Office
Attn: Paula Thompson, Administrative Assistant
utx_reception@fd.org
Open Period: February 1, 2020 to March 1, 2020, 5:00 p.m. MST.
Position is subject to continued availability od funding. The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.