In accordance with the Criminal Justice Act Plan for the Western District of Tennessee, the FPD will provide federal criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. The FPD provides executive leadership, management, and supervision for a staff of approximately 27, including trial lawyers, investigators, paralegals, information technology specialists, and administrative support staff.
In accordance with the Criminal Justice Act Plan for the Western District of Tennessee, the FPD will provide federal criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. The FPD provides executive leadership, management, and supervision for a staff of approximately 27, including trial lawyers, investigators, paralegals, information technology specialists, and administrative support staff.
A High Sensitive (Executive) Background Check is required for this position.
Please see the "Summary" and "Learn more about this agency" sections for more information.
Applicants must be United States citizens or be eligible to work in the United States and receive compensation. The selected nominee will be required to undergo FBI and IRS background investigations prior to appointment, including fingerprinting and compliance with financial disclosure regulations.
While serving in the position, the FPD may not engage in the private practice of law.
To be qualified for appointment as Federal Public Defender, an applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:
(a) The applicant must be a member in good standing of the highest court of at least one state or the District of Columbia, and a member in good standing of every other bar of which the applicant is a member.
(b) The applicant must have a minimum of five years criminal practice experience, preferably with significant federal criminal trial experience, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous representation of consistently high quality to criminal defendants.
(c) An applicant must possess the ability to effectively administer the office, demonstrated through past management experience.
(d) An applicant must possess a reputation for integrity.
(e) An applicant must have a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel; and
(f) An applicant may not be related to a judge of the Court of Appeals, or to a judge of the District Court in the district in which the vacancy exists by blood or marriage within the degree of first cousin.
Juris Doctorate.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Persons shall be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age (40 years and over), or disability.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applicants may obtain an application from the Office of the Circuit Executive or by accessing the Sixth Circuit's website at: https://www.ca6.uscourts.gov/.
Persons interested in applying for this position should send their application to: Office of the Circuit Executive, 503 Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse, 100 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Candidates whose applications are not received by July 9, 2024, will not be considered.
Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.
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