Assistant Federal Public Defender - Dallas Trial Division

The Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas is accepting applications for full-time Assistant Federal Public Defenders in the trial unit of the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas.

The Office of the Federal Public Defender operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. 3006A, to provide representation in federal criminal matters in the federal courts.

Our attorneys are zealous advocates of the highest caliber, devoted to the defense of the indigent and enforcing the Bill of Rights.

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

Job Description : An Assistant Federal Defender provides legal representation to clients charged with federal criminal offenses before federal magistrate and district courts in the Northern District of Texas, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and Supreme Court of the United States.

We practice at the highest level and attorneys with the office have argued five times before the Supreme Court of the United States.

The typical caseload involves people charged with federal crimes ranging from possession of guns and drugs, immigration offenses, fraud, complex white collar fraud cases, and terrorism.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload; preparing pleadings, motions and briefs; reviewing discovery documents, interviewing witnesses, developing litigation strategies, meeting with clients;

working with experts; assisting CJA panel attorneys; and appearing on behalf of clients in federal court.

The Federal Public Defender’s Office is committed to improving diversity in the legal profession. It is critical to our clients’ representation that the office be comprised of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

The nature of our work leads us to invest in recruiting colleagues who demonstrate experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse and oppressed populations.

We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with marginalized communities and with clients from a range of backgrounds.

Skilled collaboration, strategic litigation, and compassionate representation are among the values we aim to foster in our office.

Because no single person can do this work alone, you will work with experienced lawyers, investigators, paralegals and legal assistants.

The ability to work well on a team is mandatory. Travel is required. The Northern District of Texas covers a 96,000 square mile area and encompasses seven separate divisions.

Requirements and Qualifications : The Assistant Federal Public Defender must be : 1) a graduate of an accredited law school;

2) admitted to practice in good standing before a state bar by October 2024; and 3) licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas by October 2024.

• Fluency in Spanish is very desirable. Federal criminal legal experience is preferred, but not required. Applicants must have strong writing and advocacy skills;
• an established capacity or demonstrated aptitude for excellence in criminal defense; a sterling reputation for personal and professional integrity;

a commitment to the representation of indigent people; and an ability to work well in a team environment. Applicants must be a U.

S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident who is eligible to work in the U.S., and is either currently seeking U.S. Citizenship or intends to become a U.

S. Citizen when eligible.

Salary and Benefits : The position is full-time with federal benefits and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications and comparable to that of Assistant U.

S. Attorneys with similar qualifications and experience ranging from $78,820 to $191,800. The position is excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service.

Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by direct deposit.

A final offer of employment is subject to an FBI background check.

Application Process : To apply, combine the following documents in a single Adobe PDF and email them to TXN Employment@fd.

org using the subject line AFPD-Dallas .

• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your qualifications;
• A resume;
• References;
• Law school transcripts, and;
• Representative writing sample.

Applications submitted by fax or mail will not be considered. More than one position may be filled with this announcement.

The Federal Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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