The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Federal Public Defender position to be based in the Guam office. Review the applicable full announcement, requirements and selection criteria on our website .
This position is for a licensed attorney. The ideal candidate must have graduated from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing in all courts in which admitted to practice, but a Guam bar license and knowledge of Ninth Circuit case law is strongly preferred though not required; litigation experience, writing and advocacy skills; the ability to work in a team environment; at least 3 years of criminal experience; and must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation.
Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience and is payable only by electronic funds transfer (direct deposit). Federal government employment benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Federal Public Defender Office employees are members of the judicial branch of government, are considered at-will and are not covered by the Civil Service Reform Act. Federal Public Defender attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.
