Assistant Federal Defender Trial Attorney Position

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FULL TIME POSITION OPEN

FEDERAL DEFENDER TRIAL ATTORNEY–BOISE, IDAHO

Federal Defender Services of Idaho is now accepting applications for a full-time trial attorney. The attorney will be based in Boise, Idaho with primary practice before the U.S. District Court in the District of Idaho and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Boise is a place that offers frontier charm, easy access to expansive wilderness, a reverence for modern art and creative restaurants. It is a family oriented city located between the edge of the great basin and the edge of the Rocky Mountains. It averages 230 sunny days annually, making it particularly attractive for recreational activities.

Federal Defender Services of Idaho is the Community Defender Organization (see 18 U.S.C. §3006A(g)(2)(B)) for the District of Idaho. The organization's main trial unit is in Boise, Idaho, with a branch office in Pocatello and a Capital Habeas Unit in Boise. There are a total of 30 full-time employees in all locations. The trial unit caseload is varied covering drug offenses, gun offenses, immigration offenses, child pornography and a variety of fraud offenses and other miscellaneous federal crimes. Attorneys provide representation in the pertinent federal district court, as well as the Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. The Boise Headquarters is currently staffed by six attorneys, three investigators, two paralegals, an interpreter and related support staff.

REQUIREMENTS: J.D. degree from an accredited law school; at least 5 years of experience preferred, which may include judicial clerkship, or active civil or criminal practice; federal criminal trial/appellate experience strongly preferred; must be an active member in good standing of a state bar; Idaho bar not presently required, but encouraged; bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. A real commitment to the defense of those who are indigent is a must.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will be open until filled. After a telephone or skype interview, if selected, travel to Boise will be at your own expense.

SEND APPLICATION (resume, including references, writing sample, and cover letter) TO:

Kelsey Brown, Administrative Officer

Federal Defender Services of Idaho

702 W. Idaho Street, Suite 1000

Boise, ID 83702 kelsey_brown@fd.org

Fax 208-331-5525

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience and equivalent to salaries for Assistant U.S. Attorneys with similar experience; health coverage; retirement plan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN, VETERANS, AND MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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Federal Defender Services of Idaho, Inc