Trial Attorney - Los Angeles

Federal Public Defender, Central District of California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for full-time attorney positions in its trial unit, stationed in its office in downtown Los Angeles, California. The trial unit is committed to the pursuit of justice by zealously advocating in federal court for the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of individuals who are accused or convicted of crimes and cannot afford their own lawyer.

Requirements

All applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school
Be members in good standing of the California Bar or must be willing to sit for the next California Bar exam.
Must have a demonstrated commitment to indigent criminal defense and/or public interest law
Must have superior oral and written communication skills
Possess excellent research skills
Work well in teams.
Must be United States citizens or permanent residents seeking citizenship

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience in state and/or federal criminal law or applicants with federal judicial clerkship experience
Experience or a commitment to working with culturally diverse populations and marginalized communities

Responsibilities

Represent indigent individuals charged with violating federal criminal statutes by handling all stages of federal criminal trial matters in the district court.
Appear on behalf of clients in court hearings and other related proceedings
Visit clients in jail
Draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
Collaborate with investigators, paralegals, and support staff.
Trial attorneys are also assigned cases involving appeals after conviction and post-conviction matters that are involved in federal court proceedings.
Trial attorneys must be available to work during regular business hours, and when necessary, during evenings and weekends.