Federal Public Defender Northern District of Alabama

📍 Multiple Locations · 🏛 U.S. Courts · 💰 $197,200 per year · 🎓 NA 00 · 🧭 Attorney (0905) · ⏳ Closes Dec 28, 2026 · 47 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 5, 2026
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About this job

The Federal Public Defender provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel and supervises a full-time staff of attorneys and administrative and clerical personnel.

Duties

Federal Public Defenders provide adequate representation under the authority of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(g)(2)(A).

Qualifications

Must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar or the District of Columbia or the Virgin Islands bar, and a member in good standing of every other bar of which they are members; Must have been engaged in the active practice of criminal law for a period of at least five years, preferably with significant federal criminal trial and appellate experience; Must possess the ability to administer a Federal Public Defender's office effectively; Must possess, and have a reputation for: integrity and good character; sound physical and mental health; commitment to equal justice under law and vigorous representation of his or her clients; outstanding legal ability and competence (evidenced by substantial legal experience, ability to deal with complex legal problems, aptitude for legal scholarship and writing, and familiarity with courts and court processes); Must have a commitment to the vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel; and Must not be related by blood or marriage to a judge of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals or to a judge of the district court to be served, within the degrees specified in Title 28, United States Code, Section 458 at the time of the initial appointment

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited law school

Requirements

Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States.

Evaluations

A review committee will evaluate all qualified candidates in accordance with the regulations of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit governing the appointment and reappointment of Federal Public Defenders. The Court will consider all applications under the same standards.

How to apply

Applications are available at www.ca11.uscourts.gov; from any federal Clerk of Court in the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia; and from the Circuit Executive, Ashlyn D. Beck, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Applications should be emailed in confidence as one single PDF attachment to the Circuit Executive at ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before December 28, 2026. Please indicate Federal Public Defender - ALND in the subject line.

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Required documents

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What to expect next

The most qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Other information

The United States Courts Are Equal Opportunity Employers

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Federal Public Defender Northern District of Alabama job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $197,200 per year (NA 00).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Dec 28, 2026 — 47 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Multiple Locations with the U.S. Courts.

How do I apply?

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement DE-13111497-27-LLO · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
Federal Public Defender Northern District of Alabama
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