Federal Public Defender
District of Columbia Federal Public Defender —Washington, DC
- $197,200 a year
- Senior level
- Under 1 year
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ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER SERIES (ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER I, II, III)
State of Maryland - Office of the Public Defender —Charles County, MD
- $88,999 - $109,794 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
Attorney - Assistant Public Defender I - Alexandria
Indigent Defense Commission —Alexandria, VA
- $85,774 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Loan forgiveness
9d
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY: DISTRICT II (ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER SUPERVISOR)
State of Maryland - OPD District Operations —Dorchester, MD
- From $124,302 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- 3 years
8h
Forensic Paralegal Contractor
Public Defenders Office for the District of Columbia —Washington, DC
- $77,525 - $86,646 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Work from home
Quick Apply
8d
Research and Writing Attorney
Virginia Eastern Federal Public Defender —Alexandria, VA
- $70,263 - $197,200 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Attorney
Defender of Wildlife —Washington, DC
- $160,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Public speaking
- Supervising experience
Quick Apply
Paralegal - Alexandria
Indigent Defense Commission —Alexandria, VA
- From $58,519 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Loan forgiveness
7d
APD SUPERVISOR CIRCUIT COURT: DISTRICT V (PG COUNTY)
State of Maryland - OPD District Operations —Prince George's County, MD
- From $124,302 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
1d

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Federal Public Defender

District of Columbia Federal Public Defender
Washington, DC

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$197,200 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Criminal defense law
Criminal case experience
Bar
Administrative law

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Court Name/Organization

District of Columbia Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is accepting applications [under authority of 18 U.S.C. 3006A(g)(2)(A)] from all qualified persons for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia. The incumbent Federal Public Defender has applied for reappointment. The term of appointment is four years; annual salary will be equal to the salary of the U.S. Attorney for the district, currently $197,200.

Location

Washington, DC

Opening and Closing Dates

07/16/2026 - 08/05/2026

Appointment Type

Permanent

Salary

Not specified

Qualifications

An applicant must: (1) be a member in good standing of at least one state bar or the District of Columbia bar; (2) have been engaged in active criminal practice for a minimum of five years, preferably with significant federal criminal trial and appellate experience; (3) possess administrative expertise; (4) have a reputation for integrity, commitment to equal justice, and outstanding legal ability; and (5) have a commitment to the vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel. Federal public defenders may not engage in the private practice of law and are subject to the judiciary financial disclosure requirements.

Application Info

Submit a cover letter, resume, and a narrative statement to Spencer Hallett. The narrative statement must state why you are seeking the position, how you are qualified for the position, and any relevant special professional, occupational or other experience, including legal scholarship and writing, which should be considered. The entire submission must be in a single PDF attachment sent to [email protected] no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2026.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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