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- $197,200 a year
- Senior level
- Under 1 year
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- $85,774 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Loan forgiveness
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State of Maryland - OPD General Administration —Anne Arundel County, MD
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- Mentoring
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District of Columbia Federal Public Defender —Washington, DC
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- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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US U. S. Sentencing Commission —Washington, DC
- $214,798 - $220,524 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Virginia Eastern Federal Public Defender —Alexandria, VA
- $70,263 - $197,200 a year
- Weekends as needed
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- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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The Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office —Montgomery County, MD
- $45,501.60 - $80,287.20 a year
- Email
- Spanish
- Analysis skills
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Forensic Paralegal Contractor
Public Defenders Office for the District of Columbia —Washington, DC
- $77,525 - $86,646 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
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- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Work from home
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Defender of Wildlife —Washington, DC
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- Full-time
- 5 years
- Public speaking
- Supervising experience
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Paralegal - Alexandria
Indigent Defense Commission —Alexandria, VA
- From $58,519 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Loan forgiveness
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Federal Public Defender

District of Columbia Federal Public Defender
Washington, DC

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$197,200 a year
8 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.

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