Appellate Attorney

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDERCENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA321 EAST 2nd STREET213-894-2854213-894-0081 FAXCUAUHTEMOC ORTEGAFederal Public DefenderAMY M. KARLINChief DeputyANGELA VIRAMONTESRiverside Branch ChiefKELLEY MUNOZSanta Ana Branch ChiefK. ELIZABETH DAHLSTROMChief, Capital Habeas UnitVacancy AnnouncementDeadline: Monday, September 20, 2024 The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applicationsfor a full-time attorney position in its appellate unit, stationed in Los Angeles, California. Theappellate unit is committed to the pursuit of justice by aggressively advocating in federal court forthe constitutional rights and inherent dignity of individuals who are convicted of crimes and cannotafford their own lawyer.The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is committed to equalopportunity in the workplace. All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, genderidentity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age, are encouraged to apply.appeals. Core job duties include counseling clients with respect to their appeals and preparingbriefs and presenting oral argument in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Appeal unit attorneysalso assist trial attorneys in complex cases and represent indigent habeas petitioners in the districtcourt and in the Ninth Circuit. They are expected to develop and maintain expertise in multipleareas of law and provide training and oversight as needed by the office.Requirements: All applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and be membersin good standing of the California Bar or must be willing to sit for the next California Bar exam.Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of experience in state or federalcriminal law or in appeals, and federal judicial clerkship experience. In line with currentappropriations law, applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents seekingSelection Criteria: Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to indigent criminaldefense and/or public interest law; must have superior oral and written communication skills;possess excellent research skills; have the ability to manage a high-volume caseload; and work wellin teams. A background investigation is required as a condition of employment.Salary/Benefits: This is a full-time, at-will position. Salary is commensurate with qualificationsand experience and is subject to direct deposit. Benefits include health and life insurance,retirement, and a Thrift Savings Plan. After successful completion of a probationary period, eligibleemployees may elect to telework up to two days per week, subject to certain conditions. For moreinformation on benefits, see http://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.How to Apply: Apply by emailing a letter of interest, résumé, two representative writing samples(limited to 25 - 30 pages each), and three references in a single PDF document to CuauhtemocOrtega, Federal Public Defender, at Employment@fpdcdca.org with the subject line: AppellateAttorney Application. We will accept applications until Monday, September 30, 2024; however,interviews will occur on a rolling basis and the open position may be filled before that date.The Federal Public Defender’s Office may fill current and future positions from this vacancyannouncement. Please, no phone calls.For more information about opportunities with our office, please visit our careers page athttp://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits

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