Assistant Federal Public Defender; CHU

Overview

Court Name/Organization Florida Middle District Court

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida office is accepting applications for a fulltime, Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Capital Habeas Unit (CHU) located in the Tampa Office. This position is for an experienced capital habeas lawyer. The dedicated team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and legal assistants in the CHU advocate for indigent prisoners under Florida death sentences.

Our CHU staff has extensive and diverse experience in life, law, and the field of capital habeas litigation. The scope of our work includes all stages of federal habeas corpus proceedings, as well as stay litigation, method of execution challenges, and executive clemency. CHU attorneys carry a full caseload, supervising teams of investigators, mitigation specialists, paralegals, and legal assistants. Regular responsibilities include working with clients;

analyzing large case files and investigative materials; developing litigation strategies; drafting pleadings; conducting evidentiary hearings; presenting oral arguments; working with experts and other witnesses. This position will require work on holidays, evenings, and weekends, as the nature of the cases require. Frequent travel within the United States may also be required. Telework is available subject to supervisor’s determination of office requirements.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.