Research and Writing Position at FPD Office for Colo. and Wyo.
According to an announcement released by the Federal Public Defender Office, the Federal Public Defender, District of Colorado, seeks a Research and Writing Specialist. The Office of the Federal Defender operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide representation in criminal cases in the federal courts. Such representation is provided by Assistant Federal Public Defenders.
The Research and Writing Specialist is an attorney position that provides advanced legal research and writing services to Assistant Federal Defender Staff. The Specialist’s duties include staying abreast of the latest developments in the law; disseminating this knowledge to Assistant Federal Public Defenders; and drafting motions, petitions and briefs in the federal courts. Research and Writing Specialists are support positions which generally do not involve client responsibilities. Research and Writing Specialists are not generally permitted to appear in court.
It is anticipated that the Research and Writing Specialist will provide support primarily to the Office’s Appellate Division. Within that Division, it is anticipated that the Research and Writing Specialist will provide priority support in matters arising from §2254 capital habeas appeals.
It is strongly preferred that applicants have experience in appellate representations. Because of the need to provide support in capital §2254 matters, it is preferred that applicants have experience in habeas generally and capital habeas in particular. Other related experience may, however, be considered. Applicants must be team oriented, exhibit strong research and writing skills, and possess a true commitment to criminal defense.
Applicants must be licensed by the highest court of a state, federal territory or the District of Columbia and be a member in good standing in all courts and jurisdictions where admitted to practice. Applicants are subject to a background security check. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Qualified individuals may apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, and representative writing sample. Application deadline COB March 5, 2010. Applications should be sent to:
Deanne Bader
Financial Administrator
Office of the Federal Public Defender
633 17th Street, Ste #1000
Denver CO 80202
The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer.
The Research and Writing Specialist is an attorney position that provides advanced legal research and writing services to Assistant Federal Defender Staff. The Specialist’s duties include staying abreast of the latest developments in the law; disseminating this knowledge to Assistant Federal Public Defenders; and drafting motions, petitions and briefs in the federal courts. Research and Writing Specialists are support positions which generally do not involve client responsibilities. Research and Writing Specialists are not generally permitted to appear in court.
It is anticipated that the Research and Writing Specialist will provide support primarily to the Office’s Appellate Division. Within that Division, it is anticipated that the Research and Writing Specialist will provide priority support in matters arising from §2254 capital habeas appeals.
It is strongly preferred that applicants have experience in appellate representations. Because of the need to provide support in capital §2254 matters, it is preferred that applicants have experience in habeas generally and capital habeas in particular. Other related experience may, however, be considered. Applicants must be team oriented, exhibit strong research and writing skills, and possess a true commitment to criminal defense.
Applicants must be licensed by the highest court of a state, federal territory or the District of Columbia and be a member in good standing in all courts and jurisdictions where admitted to practice. Applicants are subject to a background security check. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Qualified individuals may apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume, and representative writing sample. Application deadline COB March 5, 2010. Applications should be sent to:
Deanne Bader
Financial Administrator
Office of the Federal Public Defender
633 17th Street, Ste #1000
Denver CO 80202
The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer.
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