Attached please find a job description for this position. Salary will be based upon experience consistent with federal guidelines and regulations.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, August 17, 2007 to Maureen Kearney Rowley, Chief Federal Defender, Federal Community Defender Office, The Curtis Center, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 540 West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. EOE.

FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEFENDER OFFICE

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

CAPITAL HABEAS UNIT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INVESTIGATOR/MITIGATION SPECIALIST

One (1) Position

Responsibilities: The Investigator/Mitigation Specialist is required to play an integral role in the investigation and presentation of both guilt phase and penalty phase issues, including, most importantly, mitigation. The Investigator/Mitigation Specialist is responsible for supporting the development of the mitigation aspect of the CHU's cases and other duties include locating and interviewing witnesses, serving subpoenas, locating and retrieving documents and other evidence.

Requirements: Applicants must possess substantial investigative and mitigation experience, including the investigation and development of defense mitigation presentations in capital trials or post-conviction cases. Those without demonstrated mitigation experience will be considered if the applicant possesses experience with mental health or social work issues, or with the preparation of trial in complex matters within the federal courts.

The position also requires knowledge of federal and state court systems and familiarity with federal habeas corpus or other post-conviction litigation and/or complex federal civil or criminal litigation. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in a team-based approach. Must possess a valid driver's license, insurance and own/operate personal vehicle for business purposes. Fluency (oral and written) in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Ability to engage in significant overnight travel throughout the Commonwealth and out of state is required.

The Federal Defender Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Office offers a non-smoking environment.