Fellowships
The candidates Should have demonstrated commitment to public interest legal work and who are dedicated to working with low income and vulnerable individuals and families to obtain the basic necessities of life. read more
Assistant Federal Defender
Responsibilities: Managing a caseload which consists of cases at various stages of post conviction review; writing briefs, motions, and other pleadings; reviewing voluminous trial and appellate records; developing claims and litigation strategy; advocating at evidentiary hearings and oral arguments; leading and working as a member of a case team; directing and conducting case related investigation; and meeting with clients, experts, witnesses, an...
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Assistant Federal Defender
Duties: Represent clients in a fastpaced, challenging, diverse, and rewarding work environment. Managing an extensive caseload; working with clients; interviewing witnesses and family members; developing release plans; reviewing discovery; preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs; developing litigation strategies; working with experts; advising panel attorneys; and in-court litigation through all stages of a criminal case.
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Paralegal
Candidate will assist in the full scope of work, which includes all stages of federal habeas corpus proceedings, as well as stay litigation and executive clemency. Will include, among other responsibilities, gathering, reviewing, summarizing, and indexing the numerous electronic and paper documents comprising the investigative files and court records relevant for work; working with the Computer Systems Administrators to create and maintain electronic databases of...
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