Assistant Federal Public Defender
The Federal Public Defender for the Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Springfield Division.
About the role
The Federal Public Defender’s Office operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act 18 U.S.C. 3006A to provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters by appointment from the court to individuals unable to afford counsel. Our office is committed to providing the highest level of representation to our clients. The outside practice of law is prohibited.
Qualifications
- A minimum of three years’ experience in the area of criminal defense is preferred.
- Excellent oral communication, research, and writing skills are required.
- The selected candidate must be able to assume a caseload immediately and without significant supervision.
- The position requires regular travel to local detention facilities to visit detained clients and occasional travel to Chicago to appear before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Proficiency in Spanish is useful but not required.
Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, starting range $76,748 to $180,780. This position is in the excepted service and offers full federal benefits, including Federal Employees Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan with matching, health and life insurance, annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.