Urgent job for Federal Public Defender 2025
Job Description
US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
1823 Stout Street
Denver, CO 80257
US
Summary
For the full vacancy announcement and application instructions, please visit: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs/position-announcement-federal-public-defender-district-wyoming.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
A high-sensitive executive level background investigation is required for this position.
Federal Public Defender for the District of Wyoming
Duties
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is accepting applications from all qualified persons for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Wyoming. The Federal Public Defender will head the newly established office of the Federal Public Defender Office for the District of Wyoming, effective August 25, 2025. The person chosen for this position will receive training in the months that precede the opening. The term of office is four years, with potential for successive appointments. The current authorized annual salary is $195,200. The position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Excepted service appointments are “At-Will.” Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a high-sensitive executive level background investigation. Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Direct deposit of pay required.
Qualifications
Federal Public Defender Offices operate under authority of the Criminal Justice Act (18 U.S.C. § 3006A) to represent individuals who are prosecuted in our federal courts and unable to afford counsel. An applicant must be/have:
- A member in good standing in the bar of the state in which he/she is admitted to practice;
- A minimum of five years criminal practice experience, preferably with significant federal criminal trial experience, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous representation of consistently high quality to criminal defendants;
- An ability to effectively administer the office;
- A reputation for integrity; and
- A commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel.
Education
A law degree from an accredited law school.
- Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the “Next steps” section for more information.
Required Documents
The Application for Judicial Employment can be found at: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs/federal-public-defender-district-wyoming.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
One original completed application should be mailed or delivered (faxes will not be accepted) to the Circuit Executive for the Tenth Circuit, Attn: Leslee Fathallah; Byron White U.S. Courthouse, 1823 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80257-1823. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Agency contact information
Human ResourcesEmail[email protected]AddressUS Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
1823 Stout Street
Denver, CO 80257
US
Next steps
A merit selection committee will screen all applications, conduct personal interviews of some or all applicants, and make recommendations to the Court of Appeals. Appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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