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.
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.
This announcement is for one vacancy with five possible locations.
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.
Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States.
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review committee will evaluate all qualified candidates in accordance with the regulations of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit governing the appointment and reappointment of Federal Public Defenders. The Court will consider all applications under the same standards.
Please refer to 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.
Applications are available at https://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/; from any federal Clerk of Court in the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia; and from the Circuit Executive, Ashlyn D. Beck, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Applications should be emailed in confidence as one single PDF attachment to the Circuit Executive at ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before 17 September 2024. Please indicate Federal Public Defender - FLMD in the subject line.
The most qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
