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Federal Public Defender, District of South Carolina
Jonathan Freeman,
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Email: jonathan_freeman@fd.org
Recruiting for office(s) in: Charleston, SC
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Assistant Federal Public Defender,
About the office. Established in 1977, the office provides representation to indigent individuals charged with federal criminal offenses in each of the district’s four Divisions: Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and Florence.
Duties. The Assistant Federal Public Defender represents clients charged with serious criminal offenses and clients involved in other matters covered under the Criminal Justice Act. The work is fast paced, demanding, and rewarding. Federal Public Defender attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.
Selection Criteria. The successful applicant must have a capacity for excellence in criminal defense practice, a commitment to the representation of the underserved, the marginalized, and the indigent, and a reputation for personal and professional integrity. Applicants must also communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, colleagues, staff, and court personnel as part of employment. All qualified attorneys are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disabling condition
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume, including three references, and a writing sample in one organized PDF to jonathan_freeman@fd.org. Applicants may submit a law school transcript
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 1 April 2026
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter, Writing sample, 3
Hiring criteria
Selection Criteria. The successful applicant must have a capacity for excellence in criminal defense practice, a commitment to the representation of the underserved, the marginalized, and the indigent, and a reputation for personal and professional integrity. Applicants must also communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, colleagues, staff, and court personnel as part of employment. All qualified attorneys are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disabling condition
Salary and Starting Date. This is a position with growth potential and is subject to the availability of funds. Salary is by direct deposit. The starting salary range is $76,748 – $180,078. The salary cap is $197,100. The expected starting date is as soon as possible and not later than June 1, 2026. Excellent federal benefits