Overview of the Position
The Federal Public Defender Office for the Districts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island is hiring a full-time Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) in the Boston Office. The AFPD trial attorney manages cases at various stages of litigation; prepares pleadings, briefs, and motions; appears on behalf of clients in court hearings, trials, and at other proceedings; develops litigation strategies; meets with clients, clients’ family members and friends, experts, and lay witnesses; litigates appeals when assigned; represents grand jury or trial witnesses; and, performs other duties as determined by the Federal Public Defender. AFPDs work in collaboration with research and writing attorneys, investigators, paralegals, IT professionals, and administrative staff. The position requires some travel throughout our district and occasional out-of-district travel. It also presents opportunities to serve on committees and participate in local, regional, and national training seminars.
