OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL DEFENDER

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

801 I STREET, 4th FLOOR

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814

(916) 498-6666 Fax: (916) 498-6656

Daniel J. Broderick, Federal Defender

Linda C. Harter, Chief Asst. Federal Defender

Joseph Schlesinger, Supv. Assistant Defender

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT FEDERAL DEFENDER, CAPITAL HABEAS UNIT

The Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is now accepting applications fortwo positions for Assistant Federal Defender for its Capital Habeas Unit. The Capital Habeas Unitrepresents California death row inmates in habeas corpus proceedings at the federal level. Responsibilitiesinclude managing an extensive caseload with cases at varying stages of litigation; preparing pleadings,briefs, and motions; conducting evidentiary hearings; reviewing various factual and legal documents;developing litigation strategies; meeting with experts, witnesses, family members, and other relevant parties;and supervising a litigation team of investigators, paralegals, and secretaries.

All applicants must either be admitted to the California bar or be a member in good standing of anotherstate's bar and be willing to take the California bar examination. Applicants must have strong writing andadvocacy skills, a commitment to the representation of indigent capital defendants, the ability to work in ateam environment, and must possess effective organization skills and the ability to set priorities.

This position may require working holidays, evening, and weekend hours and may require substantial travel.

At least four years of attorney experience required. Capital trial or post-conviction experience preferred. This is a full-time position with federal salary and benefits based on qualifications and experience. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Transfer (direct deposit) participation for payment of net pay.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, three references and writing sample to:

Office of the Federal Defender
Eastern District of California
801 I Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

or applications may be reached via e-mail CAE_HR@fd.org

Open until filled.

The Office of the Federal Defender is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants subject to background check and investigation.

07-0008 (00208800 - May 30, 2007)