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Job opening: Federal Public Defender, Middle District of Florida

Salary: $191 900 per year
Published at: Jul 26 2024
Company: U.S. Courts
Employment Type: Full-time
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applicants for the Federal Public Defender position for the Middle District of Florida. The Federal Public Defender serves a four year term and may seek reappointment. Although the incumbent Federal Public Defender, Alec F. Hall, intends to seek reappointment to this position, the Court will consider all applications under the same standards.

Duties

The Federal Public Defender provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel and supervises a full-time staff of attorneys and administrative and clerical personnel.

Requirements

Qualifications

Must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar or the District of Columbia or the Virgin Islands bar, and a member in good standing of every other bar of which they are members; Must have been engaged in the active practice of criminal law for a period of at least five years, preferably with significant federal criminal trial and appellate experience; Must possess the ability to administer a Federal Public Defender's office effectively; Must possess, and have a reputation for: integrity and good character; sound physical and mental health; commitment to equal justice under law and vigorous representation of his or her clients; outstanding legal ability and competence (evidenced by substantial legal experience, ability to deal with complex legal problems, aptitude for legal scholarship and writing, and familiarity with courts and court processes); Must have a commitment to the vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel; and Must not be related by blood or marriage to a judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals or to a judge of the district court to be served, within the degrees specified in Title 28, United States Code, Section 458 at the time of the initial appointment.

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.

Contacts

  • Address US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 56 Forsyth Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30303-2289 US
  • Name: Circuit Executive
  • Email: [email protected]