The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is accepting applications
Federal Public Defender - Western District of Arkansas
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Annual Salary: $191,900
Position Overview: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit invites applications for the position of Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Arkansas, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The incumbent Federal Public Defender will retire on January 31, 2025. The appointment is for a term of four years with an annual salary equal to that of the U.S. Attorney for the district, currently $191,900. The Federal Public Defender provides essential federal criminal defense services to indigent individuals.
Qualifications:
- Admitted to practice before the highest court of at least one state.
- Good standing membership in every other state bar of which the applicant is a member.
- Minimum of five years of criminal practice experience, emphasizing significant criminal trial experience.
- Strong administrative expertise.
- Demonstrated reputation for integrity.
- Commitment to providing legal representation to individuals unable to afford counsel.
Responsibilities:
- Provide federal criminal defense services.
- Adhere to judiciary financial disclosure requirements.
- Prohibited from engaging in the private practice of law.
Application Process:
Application forms may be obtained from the Clerk of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas at , or the Circuit Executives Office in St. Louis, Missouri by e-mail at (by clicking APPLY NOW) or by phone at .
Applications should be submitted only by the applicant personally and should indicate the applicant's willingness to serve if selected. Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Millie B. Adams, Circuit Executive, 111 South 10th Street, Suite 26.325, St. Louis, Missouri , and must be received by Friday, July 19, 2024.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The U.S. Courts are committed to equal employment opportunity.
