LAW OFFICES OF THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
DISTRICT OF NEVADA
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Federal Public Defender
(Capital Habeas Unit)
The Federal Public Defender is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public
Defender in the Capital Habeas Unit. This is a full time position located in Las Vegas. The Unit
represents death-sentenced prisoners in federal habeas corpus litigation proceedings throughout
Nevada. The position is dependent on fiscal year funding.
Applicants must possess strong writing ability, a commitment to poverty law or indigent criminal
defense, and litigation experience in at least one of the following areas: criminal law and/or death
penalty litigation, habeas corpus litigation, complex federal court civil litigation. Habeas experience
highly desirable but not required. High academic qualifications and exceptional writing ability will
be considered in lieu of experience. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. A background in any area of
mental health and/or social work is also helpful. The position requires travel for litigation and
investigation.
Applicant must be a member in good standing of a state bar.
Salary is commensurate with experience and education and is equivalent to salaries for Assistant
U.S. Attorneys with similar experience.
Qualified persons may apply by forwarding a letter of interest, resume with experience described
in detail, and representative writing sample to:
Kahren A. Dibble
Administrative Officer
Law Offices of the Federal Public Defender
411 E. Bonneville, Suite 250
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.
Application deadline is September 9, 2010
The Federal Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer