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Assistant Federal Public Defender Trials & Appeals
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What they do
A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$118,966 / year median in West Virginia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of West Virginia, located in Charleston, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender. The Federal Public Defender operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, U.S.C.§ 3006A, to provide defense services to indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts. This position involves trials and court hearings, direct appeals to the circuit court, post-conviction and#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of West Virginia, located in Charleston, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender. The Federal Public Defender operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, U.S.C.§ 3006A, to provide defense services to indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts. This position involves trials and court hearings, direct appeals to the circuit court, post-conviction and#J-18808-Ljbffr