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Company: Federal Public Defender, District of Oregon Location: Portland, OR Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/03/2026 Expire Date: 04/03/2026 Salary: 75-100 Job Categories: Legal |
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Assistant Federal Public Defender Overview Assistant Federal Public Defenders fight systemic injustice by advocating for qualified defendants in federal criminal cases and other covered matters for individuals who are financially unable to obtain adequate representation. Primary Job Duties • Represent qualifying individuals charged with violating federal criminal statutes by handling all stages of federal criminal trial matters in the district court. • Frequently appear in court before both magistrate judges and district court judges. Court appearances include: initial appearances, pretrial release hearings, motion hearings, trials, sentencings, appeals, and probation violation proceedings. • Advocate for clients from diverse backgrounds, including those with histories of trauma, mental health, and substance abuse issues. • Work in teams with co-counsel, investigators, paralegals, legal assistants, social workers, and contracted experts. • Support clients through holistic problem-solving and community engagement during pretrial, trial, and sentencing proceedings, as well as with reentry. • Write persuasive briefs to achieve client goals and work for improvement in the law. • Maintain frequent client contact in person, by phone, and in writing. Required Qualifications • Applicants must have the knowledge, skills, and ability needed to immediately defend indigent individuals in criminal cases in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. • Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school and an active member in good standing of the bar in any state, territory, or possession. • Applicants must have at least three (3) years of state or federal criminal practice; have recent, substantial criminal felony trial-level experience; strong written and oral advocacy skills; and a proven commitment to indigent criminal defense. • Strong technological, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required. • A demonstrated commitment to and comfort working with diverse communities and with clients from a range of backgrounds is required. Preferred Qualifications • Federal court experience, immigration law experience, habeas corpus experience, and Spanish-language skills are all preferred qualifications. • Experience mentoring and supporting law school students is preferred. Selection Criteria Application materials, interviews, and reference check information must demonstrate that the candidate possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to this office’s mission of zealously protecting our clients’ interests. Contact Information
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Federal Public Defender, District of Oregon
Website: https://or.fd.org/assistant-federal... Company Description: The Office of the Federal Public Defender, District of Oregon, operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act of 1964 (CJA), 18 U.S.C. § 3006A. It provides defense services in federal criminal cases and other covered matters to individuals who are financially unable to obtain adequate representation. A person’s eligibility for defender services is determined by the federal court. The Oregon Federal Public Defender’s Office is committed to improving diversity in the legal profession. The nature of our work leads us to recruit colleagues who demonstrate experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse and systemically oppressed populations. | |||||
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