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Assistant Federal Public Defender

Kansas Federal Public Defender
Wichita, KS

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$145,000 - $197,100 a year

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Writing skills
Criminal defense law
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Court Name/Organization

Kansas Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position

The Kansas Federal Public Defender (FPD) is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender in our Wichita Office. This is a felony trial attorney position. The Kansas FPD provides legal representation to indigent clients in federal criminal cases and related matters. The Office values hard work, diversity, teamwork, creativity, flexibility, and fairness.

Location

Wichita, KS

Opening and Closing Dates

06/01/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type

Permanent

Salary

$145,000 - $197,100

Position Description

Assistant Federal Public Defenders must meet individual client needs while managing full caseloads. AFPDs develop release plans; review discovery; research, write, and litigate motions; develop litigation strategy; work with experts; negotiate resolutions; serve as counsel in jury trials; navigate complex federal sentencing statutes and guidelines; and advocate for fair sentences and alternative outcomes.

Attorneys in our office may not engage in private practice.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must:

Have a law degree from an accredited law school
Be licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one State or Washington, D.C.
Have an interest in indigent defense and federal criminal law
Possess excellent research and writing skills
Possess the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and court and agency personnel
Possess strong oral advocacy and interpersonal skills
Work well in a team and collaborative environment

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with other attorneys and support staff; to work well independently; to multi-task; to handle a larger caseload of less complex cases; and be motivated to help indigent clients at the pretrial, posttrial, and postconviction stages. Some travel within Kansas is required. Applicants must also be allowed to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits

The starting salary range depends on experience: up to $145,000 for 7 years’ experience; up to $197,100 for at least 15 years’ experience.

Benefits include:

11 paid holidays
Possible Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Federal Employees Retirement System
Thrift Savings Plan
Health insurance (100+ options)
Dental insurance (16 options)
Vision insurance (10 options)
Life insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefit Program
Long-term & short-term disability
Long-term care insurance
Transportation subsidy
Employee Assistance Program
WorkLife4You (living well)
Sick leave
Annual leave
Nationwide leave transfer program
Worker’s comp
Disability retirement
Family and medical leave
12-weeks paid parental leave
Infant at Work program
Awards (cash, time-off)

Application Info

Please send a letter of interest, resume, a writing sample, and three professional references in a single PDF document to [email protected] . We may fill current and future positions from this position announcement. This position is subject to approval of funding. No phone inquiries.

Diversity and dignity are central to our work. We hire without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, or marital or parental status. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment in any personnel decisions or employee interactions.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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