Summary

SRC is one of several national projects that are part of the Defender Services program. SRC are federal defender employees of the Office of the Federal Defender for the District of Arizona (FDO AZ).

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

SRC formulates sentencing policy with the Defenders Guidelines Committee and the Defenders Legislative Committee, interacts with the Commission and other agencies and organizations, facilitates communication between committees and federal defenders, and provides sentencing litigation support. SRC tracks emerging sentencing issues, circuit splits, and other issues that arise relevant to sentencing, including probation practices, pending legislation, and developments in social science. SRC also provides training assistance related to federal sentencing law, policy, and practice.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must submit to a background security investigation and fingerprinting. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation including an FBI name and fingerprint check.

Qualifications

You must (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school and have admission and good standing in a state bar; (2) have extensive experience in federal sentencing as well as thorough familiarity with federal sentencing policy; (3) have the ability to draft policy-related comments; (4) have excellent research and writing skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently from a remote work site. You must be able to travel, as it is a necessary part of the job. Experience providing legal training, particularly on federal sentencing, is preferred.

Education

You must be a graduate of an accredited law school.

Additional information

SRC 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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

SRC is a highly-collaborative, mission-based project. A clearly demonstrated aptitude for excellence in federal sentencing practice and policy, commitment to indigent defense, and reputation for personal integrity are required for this position. Though each team member possesses broad knowledge of federal sentencing issues, this position will focus on the federal sentencing guidelines and commenting on the work of the United States Sentencing Commission. The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and outside organizations is required.

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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Letter of interest, résumé, and representative writing sample on sentencing or a sentencing policy issue (in a single pdf).
  
  
  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.
  
  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.
• How to Apply
  
  Qualified persons should e-mail a letter of interest, résumé, and representative writing sample on sentencing or a sentencing policy issue (in a single pdf) to the Personnel Administrator at azx_hr@fd.org.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Personnel Administrator
  
  Email
  
  azx_hr@fd.org
  
  Address
  
  Federal Public Defender, District of Arizona
  
  850 W Adams St # 201
  
  Phoenix, AZ 85007
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  The Office of the Federal Public Defender will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications seem to best meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Letter of interest, résumé, and representative writing sample on sentencing or a sentencing policy issue (in a single pdf).


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.

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.

How to Apply

Qualified persons should e-mail a letter of interest, résumé, and representative writing sample on sentencing or a sentencing policy issue (in a single pdf) to the Personnel Administrator at azx_hr@fd.org.

Agency contact information



Personnel Administrator

Email

azx_hr@fd.org

Address

Federal Public Defender, District of Arizona

850 W Adams St # 201

Phoenix, AZ 85007

US

Next steps

The Office of the Federal Public Defender will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications seem to best meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request