Assistant Federal Public Defender-Capital Habeas Unit

Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 1 week ago


Austin, United States Texas Western Federal Public Defender Full time

Position Description

Requirements  
An Assistant Federal Public Defender must be (1) a graduate of an accredited law school; (2) licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas at the time of employment; and (3) admitted to practice before the Texas state bar within one year after employment begins. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation, including but not limited to an FBI name and fingerprint check and an IRS tax check.

Duties 
CHU attorneys represent death-sentenced prisoners in their federal habeas corpus proceedings, state clemency proceedings, and in proceedings related to execution dates. CHU attorneys carry a full caseload. Their responsibilities include (1) close and regular contact with clients; (2) advanced legal research and writing including pleading, motions, and appellate briefing; (3) conducting evidentiary hearings and oral arguments; (4) review and analysis of records and other collaborative work with attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and experts; (5) field work, including gathering records and conducting investigations; (6) supervising teams of investigators, mitigation specialists, and paralegals. This position involves work on holidays, evenings, and weekends. Frequent and extended travel may be required. Federal public defender attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.

Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will have strong writing and oral advocacy skills, an established capacity or clearly demonstrated aptitude for excellence in criminal defense practice, a commitment to the representation of indigent accused persons, and a reputation for integrity. Applicants must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele, clients’ family members, colleagues, staff, and court personnel as part of their employment. It is preferred that applicants have capital litigation experience in state or federal post-conviction proceedings. Finally, applicants must also be team-oriented and possess skills for collaboration, brainstorming, and compassionate representation. Fluency in Spanish is desirable, but not required.

Salary and Benefits
The salary of the successful applicant will be commensurate with the person’s qualifications and experience. The position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service. The position does offer federal government employee benefits, including health and life insurance programs, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit).


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