NON-CAPITAL MITIGATION SPECIALIST

Position Announcement Full-time Social Worker/Non-Capital Mitigation Specialist Posted May 26th Deadline until filled Preference will be given to application received by June15th The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Missouri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and dignity are central to our work. We hire without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, or marital or parental status. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment in any personnel decisions or employee interactions. About Us. We work to protect the rights of men and women charged with federal crimes, and to keep them out of prison. Our clients are people who cannot afford private counsel. We take a holistic approach, designed to protect our clients' rights, and center their humanity at every state of criminal case. The Western Missouri FPD is a high-energy workplace that promotes diversity, collaboration, and fairness. The Job. Social workers or mitigation specialists help our clients share their life experiences as they navigate through the federal criminal legal system. This work is crucial to pretrial release plans, negotiations, trial strategy, sentencing outcomes, and reentry plans. You will build trust with clients, families, and other life-history witnesses; gather and digest historical records (birth, education, health, employment, and so on); formally interview and informally consult with both laypeople and specialized professionals; connect clients with needed services; and collaborate with attorneys and investigators. Travel within the state and occasionally elsewhere will be required (office cars are available). You may sometimes be asked to testify in court. Attorneys with MSWs are encouraged to apply, as are MSWs with capital mitigation experience. Spanish fluency is a plus.

You must:

Have a master's degree in social work or social services Be a US citizen or have work authorization Be committed to our mission and work well in a team environment Be committed to client confidentiality Be comfortable working closely with a diverse set of clients (often in jail and prison settings) and their families Have a valid driver's license You should: Demonstrate cultural competency and have experience or interest in working with marginalized communities Have strong writing skills Have strong computer and technological skills Be able to travel overnight for work and training Salary & Benefits. The salary ranges from $62,729 - $166,182 depending primarily on experience and primary office location. The FPD also offers generous benefits: 11 paid holidays, Federal Employees Retirement System Thrift Savings Plan - up to 5% Employer Match Health, dental, and vision insurance Life Insurance (basic, standard, additional, family) Flex Spending Accounts WorkLife4You (living well) Sick Leave Annual Leave Family and Medical Leave 12-weeks paid parental leave This position will be filled in either Springfield or Kansas City, depending on the desired location of the successful candidate. Apply. Send a letter of interest, resume, d three professional references and writing sample in a single pdf document to MOW_Jobs2@fd.org . Preference will be given to applications received by June 9th, 2026 We may fill current and future positions from this position announcement. The selected candidate will be subject to an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment. Position is subject to funding. No phone calls.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$62,729.00 - $166,182.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person