Job description

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Federal Public Defender – Las Cruces

2022-10

The Federal Public Defender for the District of New Mexico is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Las Cruces office. The federal defender organization operates under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. §3006A, to provide criminal defense and related help in federal courts. More than one position may be filled from this posting.

Job Description/Qualifications: This position is for a licensed attorney with three years minimum criminal trial experience preferred. Other equally relevant experience will be considered. Successful applicants must have a commitment to the representation of indigent, disenfranchised and underserved individuals and communities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: managing an extensive caseload, developing litigation strategies, preparing pleadings, appearing in court at all stages of litigation, and meeting with clients, experts, witnesses, family members and others. Applicants must possess strong oral and written advocacy skills, have the ability to build and maintain meaningful attorney-client relationships, be team oriented but function independently in a large, busy office setting, and communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, colleagues, staff, the court and other agency personnel. Spanish language proficiency is preferred. Travel is required (training, investigation, and other case-related travel).

Requirements: Applicants must be graduates of an accredited law school and admitted to practice in good standing before the highest court of a state. The selected candidate must be licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, by the time of entrance on duty. The selected candidate will be required to obtain admission to the New Mexico State Bar and the Supreme Court within the first year of employment. Applicants must be eligible to work for the United States.

Salary and Benefits: This position is full time with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: health and life insurance, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, sick leave, leave for all federal holidays, participation in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% government matching contributions. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience, and is equivalent to salaries of Assistant U.S. Attorneys with similar qualifications and experience. Salary is payable only by electronic funds transfer (direct deposit).

Conditions of Employment: Appointment to the position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and/or investigation including an FBI name and fingerprint check. Employees of the Federal Public Defender are members of the judicial branch of government and are considered “at will.” You must be a U.S. citizen or person authorized to work in the United States and receive compensation as a federal employee. All employees must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and provide proof of such prior to entrance on duty. Employees will be required to stay up-to-date and comply with the current and ongoing recommendations by the CDC and/or New Mexico Department of Health regarding Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters.

Application Information: In one PDF document, please submit a statement of interest and resume describing your trial and appellate work, with three references to:

Margaret A. Katze, Federal Public Defender

Reference 2022-10 in the subject.

Applications must be received by November 14, 2022. Writing samples will be required only from those selected for interview. Position(s) will remain open until filled and is subject to the availability of funding.

The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire individuals who will promote the diversity of the office and federal practice.

No phone calls please. Submissions not following this format will not be considered.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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