FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDERCENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
321 EAST 2nd STREET
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CUAUHTEMOC ORTEGAFederal Public DefenderAMY M. KARLINChief Deputy
ANGELA VIRAMONTESRiverside Branch Chief
KELLEY MUNOZSanta Ana Branch Chief
K. ELIZABETH DAHLSTROMChief, Capital Habeas Unit
Vacancy Announcement
Position: Trial AttorneyLocation: Riverside, CADeadline: May 18, 2024
The Federal Public Defender s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for a full-time attorney position in its trial unit in Riverside, California. The Riverside Office represents individuals charged with federal crimes occurring in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The trial unit is committed to the pursuit of justice by aggressively advocating in federal court for the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of individuals who are accused or convicted of crimes and cannot afford their own lawyer.Job Duties: Trial attorneys primarily represent indigent individuals charged with violating federal criminal statutes by handling all stages of federal criminal trial matters in the district court. Core job duties include appearing on behalf of clients in court hearings and other related proceedings; visiting clients in jail; drafting motions, briefs, and legal memoranda; and collaborating with investigators, paralegals, and support staff. On occasion, trial attorneys are also assigned cases involving appeals after conviction and post-conviction matters that are involved in federal court proceedings.Requirements: All applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and bemembers in good standing of the California Bar or must be willing to sit for the next California Bar exam. Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of experience in state and/or federal criminal law or applicants with federal judicial clerkship experience, but neither is required.Selection Criteria: Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to indigent criminal defense and/or public interest law; must have superior oral and written communication skills;possess excellent research skills; and work well in teams.A background investigation is required as a condition of employment. In line with current appropriations law, applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents seeking citizenship as described here:
Salary/Benefits: This is a full-time, at-will position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and is subject to direct deposit. Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and a Thrift Savings Plan. For more information on benefits, seeHow to Apply: Apply by emailing a letter of interest, r sum , two representative writing samples (limited to 15 pages each), and three references in a single PDF document toCuauhtemoc Ortega, Federal Public Defender, at ...@fpdcdca.org with the subject line: RIVERSIDE TRIAL ATTORNEY APPLICATION. All application materials must bereceived by May 18, 2024, however, interviews will occur on a rolling basis and the open position may be filled before that date. The Federal Public Defender s Office may fill current and future positions from this vacancy announcement. No phone calls please.The Federal Public Defender s Office for the Central District of California is committed to equal
opportunity in the workplace. All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age, are encouraged to apply.
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