Assistant Federal Public Defender

THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER is accepting applications for an assistant federal public defender to be stationed in Phoenix. The federal defender organization operates under 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. Staffed offices operate in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff. One or more positions may be filled with this announcement.

Requirements. An assistant federal public defender must be: (1) a graduate of an accredited law school; (2) admitted to practice in good standing before the highest court of a state; (3) licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court by the time of entrance on duty; and (4) two years of experience in criminal trial work. Applicants must have a commitment to criminal defense. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation including an FBI name/fingerprint check and an IRS tax check.