Assistant Public Defender (District 6 – New Hanover County)

We are seeking NC licensed attorneys, or persons who are awaiting licensure/bar results, to commence immediately or upon licensure. The New Hanover County Office of the Public Defender represents indigent clients in all criminal and juvenile delinquency matters, and parents […]

Experienced Attorney (Multiple Openings Across the State of Maryland)

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks an experienced and zealous litigator to serve as an Assistant Public Defender in locations throughout the State of Maryland. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage […]

Division Chief, Training Division

The Opportunity This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and has administrative and technical responsibility for the Training Division in the Office of the Public Defender. The Division Chief assists in directing daily activities and operations. The Division […]

Division Chief, Strategic Communications Division

The Opportunity This position reports directly to the Chief Deputy and has administrative and technical responsibility for the Strategic Communications Division which is comprised of the Appellate, Employee Relations, and Communications Units in the Office of the Public Defender. The […]

Research and Writing Specialist

The Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Research and Writing Specialist to be stationed in the Houston office. The federal defender organization operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. […]

Appellate Attorney

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applicationsfor a full-time attorney position in its appellate unit, stationed in Los Angeles, California. Theappellate unit is committed to the pursuit of justice by aggressively advocating in […]

Assistant Appellate Defender

Assistant Appellate Defenders represent people on their direct appeals or for other post-conviction proceedings. Appeals involve challenges to convictions and sentences following trials and guilty pleas. Attorneys at SADO do many different things as part of an appeal, including:    […]

Assistant Public Defender: Appellate Division (Multiple Openings)

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks dynamic, dedicated, and client-centered advocates to serve as attorneys in its Appellate Division. MOPD is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages people historically underrepresented in the practice […]

Managing Public Defender

Texas RioGrande Public Defender (TRGPD) seeks a Managing Attorney to assist in the management and administration of the Operation Lone Star Team. The Managing Attorney assists the Operation Lone Star Legal Team Director in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the […]

Staff Public Defender – Operation Lone Star

Texas RioGrande Public Defender (TRGPD) seeks attorneys with a demonstrated commitment to rural, indigent defense and exceptional advocacy skills to serve in rural southwest Texas. TRGPD intends to increase its presence along the Texas-Mexico border by providing defense to those […]