Assistant Federal Public Defender
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Law/Legal
Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Litigation
Court Name/Organization Florida Middle Federal Public Defender
Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Trial Unit at the Tampa office. The Trial Unit represents indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in the U.S. District Court.
The successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to indigent defense, excellent oral advocacy, and solid legal research and writing skills. The successful candidate should expect to defend and litigate federal criminal offenses involving guns, drugs, violent crimes, sex offenses, and complex conspiracies and fraud, among other crimes. The successful candidate must be prepared to zealously advocate for our clients who are often facing mandatory minimum and life sentences.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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