Assistant Federal Public Defender

Court Name/Organization Illinois Central Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for the permanent position of Appellate Assistant Federal Public Defender. The duty station will be Urbana. At the Defender’s discretion, a candidate with suitable experience may be allowed to work remotely. The Federal Public Defender’s Office provides defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters in federal court pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 3006A. Our office is committed to providing the highest level of representation to our clients. The outside practice of law is prohibited. Location Urbana, IL Opening and Closing Dates 02/09/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Salary $76,748 - $197,100 Link to Court Careers Information https://ilc.fd.org/employment

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