Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position The U.S. 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 Kansas. The term of office is four years, with potential for successive appointments. The current authorized annual salary is $195,200. The incumbent is retiring creating a vacancy. The position can be located in either Topeka, Wichita, or Kansas City, Kansas. The Federal Public Defender provides federal criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. 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. A commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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