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- $78,905 - $185,139 a year
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- Health insurance
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- Health insurance
- Life insurance
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Assistant Federal Public Defender - Capital Habeas Unit

Texas Western Federal Public Defender
Austin, TX

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Court Name/Organization

Texas Western Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Capital Habeas Unit (CHU) in Austin, Texas. The CHU represents indigent, death-sentenced Texas prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the four U.S. District Courts in Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Location

Austin, TX

Opening and Closing Dates

05/07/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type

Permanent

Salary

$78,905 - $185,139

Announcement Number

26-32

Position Description

CHU attorneys represent death-sentenced people in their federal habeas corpus proceedings, state clemency proceedings, and in proceedings related to execution dates. CHU attorneys carry a full caseload. Their responsibilities include (1) close and regular contact with clients; (2) advanced legal research and writing including pleadings, motions, and appellate briefing; (3) conducting evidentiary hearings and oral arguments; (4) review and analysis of records and other collaborative work with attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and experts; (5) field work, including gathering records and conducting investigations; and (6) supervising teams of investigators, mitigation specialists, and paralegals. This position involves work on holidays, evenings, and weekends. Frequent and extended travel may be required. Federal public defender attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will have strong writing and oral advocacy skills, an established record or demonstrated aptitude for excellence in criminal defense, a commitment to representing indigent people, and a reputation for ingenuity and integrity. Applicants must also possess the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele, clients’ family members, colleagues, staff, and court personnel as part of their employment. It is preferred that applicants have capital litigation experience in state or federal post-conviction proceedings. Finally, applicants must also be team-oriented and be prepared to collaborate, brainstorm, and provide compassionate representation. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable but not required.

Qualifications

An Assistant Federal Public Defender must be (1) a graduate of an accredited law school; (2) licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas at the time of employment; and (3) admitted to practice before the Texas state bar within one year after employment begins. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation, including but not limited to an FBI name and fingerprint check and an IRS tax check.

Employee Benefits

The salary of the successful applicant will be commensurate with the person’s qualifications and experience. The position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service. The position does offer federal government employee benefits, including health and life insurance programs, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit).

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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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