United States Courts
Assistant Federal Public Defender
United States Courts, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916
Court Name/Organization Florida Middle Federal Public Defender
Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender position in the Trial Unit at the Fort Myers office. The Trial Unit represents indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in the U.S. District Court and provides appellate representation in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
The successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense, excellent oral advocacy, and solid legal research and writing skills. They should expect to defend and litigate federal criminal offenses involving guns, drugs, violent crimes, sex offenses, and complex conspiracies and fraud, among other crimes. The successful candidate must be prepared to zealously advocate for clients who are often facing mandatory minimum and life sentences. Preference is given to applicants with criminal trial experience of more than five years.
The federal judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender position in the Trial Unit at the Fort Myers office. The Trial Unit represents indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in the U.S. District Court and provides appellate representation in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
The successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense, excellent oral advocacy, and solid legal research and writing skills. They should expect to defend and litigate federal criminal offenses involving guns, drugs, violent crimes, sex offenses, and complex conspiracies and fraud, among other crimes. The successful candidate must be prepared to zealously advocate for clients who are often facing mandatory minimum and life sentences. Preference is given to applicants with criminal trial experience of more than five years.
The federal judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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