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Assistant Federal Defender – Greeneville, TN
Expires: 2023-08-22
Organization
Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee, Inc. (Knoxville, TN)
Salary
AD-21 at $69,107 to AD-29 at $180,756
Job Status
Full Time
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Requirements
Requirements
J.D. degree from an accredited law school; must be an active member in good standing of a state bar (Tennessee bar not required but encouraged); and licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court by the time of entrance on duty. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Applicants must have at least three years of criminal trial experience with strong writing and advocacy skills; knowledge of federal criminal trial practice and federal sentencing; a reputation for personal and professional integrity; a commitment to the representation of indigent defendants; and an ability to work well in a team environment. Applicants must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, colleagues, staff, and court and agency personnel.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance with the Defender Organization Classification System assistant federal defender pay levels, which range from AD-21 at $69,107 to AD-29 at $180,756. Starting salary is based on years of professional attorney experience and has varying pay ceilings.
A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and 401K retirement is available to all full-time employees. A partial remote work schedule is available to employees after a probationary period.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Qualified individuals may apply by sending ALL the following documents in one combined PDF file to Sharon_Buckingham@fd.org by Friday, June 30, 2023. No telephone calls, please.
FDSET VALUES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
J.D. degree from an accredited law school; must be an active member in good standing of a state bar (Tennessee bar not required but encouraged); and licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court by the time of entrance on duty. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Applicants must have at least three years of criminal trial experience with strong writing and advocacy skills; knowledge of federal criminal trial practice and federal sentencing; a reputation for personal and professional integrity; a commitment to the representation of indigent defendants; and an ability to work well in a team environment. Applicants must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, colleagues, staff, and court and agency personnel.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance with the Defender Organization Classification System assistant federal defender pay levels, which range from AD-21 at $69,107 to AD-29 at $180,756. Starting salary is based on years of professional attorney experience and has varying pay ceilings.
A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and 401K retirement is available to all full-time employees. A partial remote work schedule is available to employees after a probationary period.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Qualified individuals may apply by sending ALL the following documents in one combined PDF file to Sharon_Buckingham@fd.org by Friday, June 30, 2023. No telephone calls, please.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three References
- Writing Sample (10 page maximum)
FDSET VALUES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER