Summary
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applicants for the Federal Public Defender position for the Middle District of Florida. The Federal Public Defender serves a four year term and may seek reappointment. Although the incumbent Federal Public Defender, Alec F. Hall, intends to seek reappointment to this position, the Court will consider all applications under the same standards.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is for one vacancy with five possible locations.
Duties
The Federal Public Defender provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel and supervises a full-time staff of attorneys and administrative and clerical personnel.
Federal Public Defenders provide adequate representation under the authority of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(g)(2)(A).
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States.
Qualifications
- Must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar or the District of Columbia or the Virgin Islands bar, and a member in good standing of every other bar of which they are members;
- Must have been engaged in the active practice of criminal law for a period of at least five years, preferably with significant federal criminal trial and appellate experience;
- Must possess the ability to administer a Federal Public Defender's office effectively;
- Must possess, and have a reputation for: integrity and good character; sound physical and mental health; commitment to equal justice under law and vigorous representation of his or her clients; outstanding legal ability and competence (evidenced by substantial legal experience, ability to deal with complex legal problems, aptitude for legal scholarship and writing, and familiarity with courts and court processes);
- Must have a commitment to the vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel; and
- Must not be related by blood or marriage to a judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals or to a judge of the district court to be served, within the degrees specified in Title 28, United States Code, Section 458 at the time of the initial appointment.
Education
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review committee will evaluate all qualified candidates in accordance with the regulations of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit governing the appointment and reappointment of Federal Public Defenders. The Court will consider all applications under the same standards.
Required Documents
Please refer to the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Applications are available at https://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/; from any federal Clerk of Court in the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia; and from the Circuit Executive, Ashlyn D. Beck, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Applications should be emailed in confidence as one single PDF attachment to the Circuit Executive at ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before 17 September 2024. Please indicate Federal Public Defender - FLMD in the subject line.
Next steps
The most qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
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