Administrative Officer

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Officer with a start date in mid-September 2025.The Administrative Officer reports directly to the Federal Public Defender and plays a critical role […]

ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) for the Capital Habeas Unit (CHU). This is a full-time attorney position in the Harrisburg office.  The Capital Habeas Unit represents death-sentenced […]

ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking a trial attorney to serve as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in its Pittsburgh office. The position primarily involves legal representation of indigent persons accused of federal crimes […]

ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking a trial attorney to serve as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in its Pittsburgh office. The position primarily involves legal representation of indigent persons accused of federal crimes […]

Assistant Federal Public Defender

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is acceptingapplications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) in itsPittsburgh Office.The AFPD will represent clients charged with federal criminal offenses and involved inother matters covered under the […]

ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER – CAPITAL HABEAS UNIT

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender in its Capital Habeas Unit (CHU). The CHU represents death- sentenced prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the […]

Assistant Federal Public Defender – Appeals/Non-Capital Habeas – 2024-07

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Appeals and Non-Capital Habeas Unit in its Pittsburgh office. The position primarily involves legal representation of […]

Assistant Federal Public Defender – Appeals/Non-Capital Habeas Unit

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Appeals and Non-Capital Habeas Unit in its Pittsburgh office. The position primarily involves legal representation of […]

Assistant Federal Public Defender (Appeals/Non-Capital Habeas Unit)

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is acceptingapplications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) in theAppeals/Non-Capital Habeas Unit in the Pittsburgh Office. The AFPD position primary involves legal representation of indigent persons in […]

Capital Habeas Unit Supervisor

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for a Supervisor for its Capital Habeas Unit (CHU). The CHU represents death-sentenced prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the United States District Court, the United […]

Chief Public Defender

Allegheny County PAChief Public Defender Position Title:  Chief Public DefenderSalary Range:  $140,000 – $160,000Organization: Public Defender’s Office Allegheny County PACounty Seat Location: Pittsburgh, PAReporting Relationship: Allegheny County ManagerWebsite: www.alleghenycounty.us Recruitment Contacts On behalf of Allegheny County PA:Carolyn Aberman, Carolyn.Aberman@kornferry.comJohn Tarr, […]

Criminal Justice Act Resource Counsel

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Criminal Justice Act Resource Counsel to join our Pittsburgh office.The Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Resource Counsel will assist the Federal Public Defender in […]

First Assistant

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is seeking a First Assistant Federal Public Defender. We are a mission-driven office that represents people facing serious charges in federal court, and our work requires leaders […]

Investigator

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Investigator.The Investigator is a key member of the defense team who reviews evidence, develops theories of defense and mitigation, locates and interviews witnesses […]

Investigator/Mitigation Specialist (Capital Habeas Unit)

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh Division) is seeking an Investigator/Mitigation Specialist for its Capital Habeas Unit (CHU), subject to the availability of funds. The CHU represents death-sentenced prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in […]

Legal Assistant

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of Legal Assistant.The Legal Assistant will provide administrative support to attorneys, including mail processing, client communications, and calendar management. In addition, the position will […]