Job Details for Assistant Federal Public Defender
| Court Name/Organization: | Nevada Federal Public Defender |
| Location: | Las Vegas, NV |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 07/11/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
Position Description
The Federal Public Defender – Nevada is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender position in the Capital Habeas Unit. This is a full-time position located in Las Vegas.
Applicants must possess demonstrated commitment to poverty law or indigent criminal defense, strong writing, oral advocacy ability and litigation experience in at least one of the following areas: criminal law especially in habeas corpus litigation, and/or complex federal court civil litigation. The position requires occasional travel. Applicants must be team oriented and be immediately able to undertake representation of habeas petitioners currently litigating in every stage of the habeas proceedings. Three years of relevant experience is strongly preferred.
Qualification
Each applicant must be a member in good standing of a state bar. Federal salary and benefits are based upon qualifications and experience, consistent with federal guidelines and regulations. Hiring is based upon the availability of funding.
How To Apply
Qualified persons may apply by forwarding a letter of interest, a resume with experience described in detail, three references, and a representative writing sample to James Morgan, Human Resources Counsel at, NVX_HumanResources@fd.org.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.