Federal Public Defender for the Districts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island

Description

Duties

Please read the "Summary" section.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon a successful FBI background check.

Qualifications To be qualified for appointment, an applicant must

(1) be a member in good standing in the bar of the state in which the applicant is admitted to practice; (2) have a minimum of five years of criminal practice experience, preferably with significant federal trial experience, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous representation of consistently high quality to criminal defendants, or other comparable experience; (3) have the ability to effectively administer the office; (4) have a reputation for integrity; and (5) have a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel. Education

J.D.

Additional information

Persons will be considered without regard to race, color, age (over 40), gender, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. More information about the FPDO for the Districts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island can be found at https://bostondefender.org/.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A Merit Screening Committee will screen all applications to find the best qualified person presently available for this position.

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• Required Documents

  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.

  Applicants are required to submit an application, available at https://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/employment.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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.

  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.

• How to Apply

  An application form may be obtained from the Court's website at https://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/employment. Please email completed applications to [email protected]. Please direct any questions to:
  
  Susan J. Goldberg, Circuit Executive
  Office of the Circuit Executive
  John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
  1 Courthouse Way, Suite 3700
  Boston, MA 02210
  
  Phone: 617-748-9614
  Email: [email protected]

  Agency contact information Human Resources Email

  [email protected]

  Address
  Federal Public Defender Office for the Districts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island
  Office of the Circuit Executive
  John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse
  1 Courthouse Way, Suite 3700
  Boston, MA 02210
  US Next steps

  Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Applicants are required to submit an application, available at https://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/employment.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

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.

Help This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.