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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
<p>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. </p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of Employment</b></h3>
<p>Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States. </p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
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<li>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;</li>
<li>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;</li>
<li>Must possess the ability to administer a Federal Public Defender's office effectively;</li>
<li>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);</li>
<li>Must have a commitment to the vigorous representation of those unable to afford counsel; and</li>
<li>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.</li>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>Must be a graduate of an accredited law school. </p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
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<p><i>The United States Courts are Equal Opportunity Employers</i></p>
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<li><p>Benefits</p>
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<p>Review our benefits </p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How You Will Be Evaluated</b></h2>
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<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>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. </p>
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<li><p>Benefits</p>
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<p>Review our benefits </p>
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<li><p>Required Documents</p>
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<p>As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.</p>
<p>Please refer to the "How to Apply" section. </p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: </b></h3>
<p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. </p>
<p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. </p>
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<li><p>How to Apply</p>
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<p>Applications are available at https://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 <b>one single PDF attachment </b>to the Circuit Executive at <b><i>ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov</i></b> on or before 17 September 2024. Please indicate <b>Federal Public Defender - FLMD</b> in the subject line.</p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
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Circuit Executive
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Email
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ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov
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Address
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<i>US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit</i>
<br> <i>56 Forsyth Street, N.W.</i>
<br> <i>Atlanta, GA 30303-2289</i>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
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<p>The most qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. </p>
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<li><p>Fair and Transparent</p>
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<p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. </p>
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<li>Criminal history inquiries </li>
<li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li>
<li>Financial suitability </li>
<li>New employee probationary period </li>
<li>Privacy Act </li>
<li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li>
<li>Selective Service </li>
<li>Signature and false statements </li>
<li>Social security number request </li>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
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<p>Please refer to the "How to Apply" section. </p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: </b></h3>
<p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. </p>
<p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
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The public
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<p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>This announcement is for one vacancy with five possible locations.</p>
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