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- $61,722 - $106,437 a year
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- Word processing
- Writing skills
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- Health insurance
- Life insurance
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Research and Writing Specialist

Louisiana Western Federal Public Defender
Shreveport, LA

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Full-time
$61,722 - $106,437 a year

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Court Name/Organization

Louisiana Western Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana is accepting applications for an entry level Research and Writing Specialist position to be stationed in the Shreveport Office. The Office of the Federal Public Defender, which has staffed offices in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport, operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide court-appointed defense services in federal criminal cases to individuals unable to afford counsel.

Location

Shreveport, LA

Opening and Closing Dates

06/24/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type

Permanent

Classification Level/Grade

JSP-9, Step 1 - JSP-13, Step 1

Salary

$61,722 - $106,437

Position Description

The primary duties of a research and writing specialist include: (1) drafting motions, memoranda, briefs, and petitions to be filed in the U.S. District Court; and (2) consulting with attorneys on legal issues arising in discovery, motion practice, trial, sentencing, and appeal. A research and writing specialist may have to perform general paralegal duties, and the training and continuing legal education and supervision of legal interns as appropriate. The research and writing specialist is not an assistant federal public defender and does not sign pleadings or make court appearances. The position requires occasional travel.

Qualifications

This position is an attorney position. Applicants must be: (1) a graduate of an accredited law school and admitted to practice and in good standing before the highest court of a State; (2) licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and the U.S. Fifth Circuit by the time of entrance on duty; and (3) licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana, or must become so licensed at the earliest opportunity after entrance on duty. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory FBI fingerprint check.

General Experience

The successful applicant will have: an established capacity or clearly demonstrated aptitude for excellence in criminal defense practice; a commitment to the representation of indigent accused persons; a reputation for personal and professional integrity; strong legal research, word processing, legal analysis and writing skills; an established capacity to communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, colleagues, office staff and court personnel; an established capacity to complete assignments timely; and an established capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. Experience in handling federal criminal cases including the federal sentencing guidelines is preferred.

Employee Benefits

This position is a full-time position with federal benefits and salary commensurate with professional experience and qualifications of an applicant, with a salary range from $61,722 (JSP-9, Step 1) to $106,437 (JSP-13, Step 1) per annum. Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit).

Application Info

Qualified persons may apply by sending the following, in one PDF document, to [email protected] (1) letter of interest; (2) resume with two professional references familiar with applicant’s legal skills; (3) recent writing sample that has not been edited by others; and (4) completed AO78 Application for Judicial Employment found here:

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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