Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.
Help (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M3QMBM3Z5NTF3DN1XXN6EV) See 'How to Apply' for instructions. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation). Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M36SE2J384X5ZRS2A9YHG4) Applications are available at www.ca11.uscourts.gov (http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/); from any federal Clerk of Court in the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia; and from the Circuit Executive, Ashlyn D. Beck, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Applications should be emailed in confidence as one single PDF attachment to the Circuit Executive at ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov (mailto:ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov?subject=Federal%20Public%20Defender%20-%20ALND) on or before December 28, 2026. Please indicate Federal Public Defender - ALND in the subject line. Agency contact information Circuit Executive Email ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov (mailto:ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov) Address US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 56 Forsyth Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30303-2289 US Next steps The most qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.
The Federal Public Defender provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel and supervises a full-time staff of attorneys and administrative and clerical personnel.
Federal Public Defenders provide adequate representation under the authority of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(g)(2)(A).
Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States.
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
The United States Courts Are Equal Opportunity Employers
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
HelpYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review committee will evaluate all qualified candidates in accordance with the regulations of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit governing the appointment and reappointment of Federal Public Defenders. The Court will consider all applications under the same standards.
See 'How to Apply' for instructions.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications are available at www.ca11.uscourts.gov; from any federal Clerk of Court in the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia; and from the Circuit Executive, Ashlyn D. Beck, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
Applications should be emailed in confidence as one single PDF attachment to the Circuit Executive at ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before December 28, 2026. Please indicate Federal Public Defender - ALND in the subject line.
The most qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.
Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.
Help (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M3QMBM3Z5NTF3DN1XXN6EV) See 'How to Apply' for instructions. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation). Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help (https://usajobshelp.opm.gov/hc/en-us/articles/52880875811091-How-to-understand-the-job-announcement#h_01M1M36SE2J384X5ZRS2A9YHG4) Applications are available at www.ca11.uscourts.gov (http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/); from any federal Clerk of Court in the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia; and from the Circuit Executive, Ashlyn D. Beck, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Applications should be emailed in confidence as one single PDF attachment to the Circuit Executive at ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov (mailto:ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov?subject=Federal%20Public%20Defender%20-%20ALND) on or before December 28, 2026. Please indicate Federal Public Defender - ALND in the subject line. Agency contact information Circuit Executive Email ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov (mailto:ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov) Address US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 56 Forsyth Street, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30303-2289 US Next steps The most qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: USAJOBS · Bespree is not the employer.
The Federal Public Defender provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel and supervises a full-time staff of attorneys and administrative and clerical personnel.
Federal Public Defenders provide adequate representation under the authority of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(g)(2)(A).
Must be a citizen of the United States or be eligible to work in the United States.
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
The United States Courts Are Equal Opportunity Employers
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
HelpYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review committee will evaluate all qualified candidates in accordance with the regulations of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit governing the appointment and reappointment of Federal Public Defenders. The Court will consider all applications under the same standards.
See 'How to Apply' for instructions.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications are available at www.ca11.uscourts.gov; from any federal Clerk of Court in the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia; and from the Circuit Executive, Ashlyn D. Beck, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
Applications should be emailed in confidence as one single PDF attachment to the Circuit Executive at ca11_appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before December 28, 2026. Please indicate Federal Public Defender - ALND in the subject line.
The most qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
The United States federal government offers civilian positions across its agencies and offices.