Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho Seeks Trial Attorney (Assistant Federal Public Defender) Spokane, WA
The position. The Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho is accepting
applications for a trial attorney position for our Spokane office.
Who we are. We are a Community Defender Organization, making us a non-profit corporation funded by a grant from the federal government. We are not government
employees, and our employment status is considered “at will.” The organization’s main
office is in Spokane, Washington, with a branch office in Yakima, Washington.
We provide legal representation to individuals accused of committing federal crimes who
cannot afford to hire an attorney. We begin helping as early as pre-indictment
investigations, and continue helping them through trial and appeal, including discretionary review at the U.S. Supreme Court. We also help with habeas review.
Who you are. You are a trusted, reliable, skilled and efficient attorney who is eager to
collaborate with other members of our team in an effort to provide effective, holistic
representation. You are organized, capable of multi-tasking, and harness creativity,
dedication, and persistence to overcome the myriad challenges our clients (and you) will
face. You are a team player and want to help those around you.
What experience you’ll bring. The caseload is varied, but you’ll be assigned cases
involving firearms, drugs, immigration, fraud, sex offenses and supervised release. And
since both our offices are surrounded by Native American lands, you may be assigned cases coming from those lands, including assaults, murders, and robberies.
What qualifications you’ll need. You will need to meet the following qualifications:
-be a graduate of an accredited law school;
– be admitted to practice before the highest court in a state;
– be eligible for admission to the courts where we practice (i.e., the Eastern District
of Washington; the District of Idaho; and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals);
– Be tech-savvy, as we are a paper-light office;
– Minimum 5 years of felony trial experience.
For more information, including how to apply, click here.