The Federal Public Defender is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender (AFPD) in the Capital Habeas Unit. The Unit represents death sentenced prisoners in federal habeas corpus litigation proceedings throughout Oklahoma. This is a full time position located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The person will serve as an Appellate Specialist. The successful applicant is expected to be engaged in, inter alia, tailoring issues for potential appeal, selection of appellate issues, appellate brief writing and co-ordination, and presenting oral argument. Strong research and writing skills are absolutely necessary. Experience as an appellate law clerk or as an academic specializing in appellate practice are highly desired. Applicants must possess a commitment to poverty law or indigent criminal defense, and no less than five years experience. Capital Habeas experience desirable but not required. The position requires travel.

Salary commensurate with experience and education, equivalent to salaries for Assistant U.S. Attorneys with similar experience.

Qualified persons may apply by forwarding a letter of interest, resume, representative writing sample of the applicant’s work product, and three professional references to:

Gary Farris, Administrative Officer
Office of the Federal Public Defender
Western District of Oklahoma
215 Dean A. McGee, Suite 109
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102

Application packages must be received no later than 6 August 2010.

The Federal Public Defender Organization for the Western District of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.