Job Details for CJA Coordinating Attorney
| Court Name/Organization | Utah Federal Public Defender |
| Overview of the Position | The Federal Public Defender for the District of Utah is accepting applications for a full-time CJA Coordinating Attorney to oversee the administration and management of the CJA panel attorney program. This attorney serves as a liaison for the CJA Panel, the Court, and the Federal Public Defender. |
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 07/03/2025 - 07/25/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | Grade 9 through Grade 15 |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Announcement Number | 2025-01 |
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Qualifications
Applicants must be an attorney with criminal defense experience (1) a graduate of an accredited law school; (2) admitted to practice and in good standing with the highest court of a state; and (3) have a minimum of two years' experience practicing criminal defense. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or eligible to work in and for the United States.
Employee Benefits
This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part: paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, and participation in the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS).
Application Info
Submit application package that includes a cover letter, resume, and three professional references in PDF format only to: Federal Public Defender Office, Attn: Paula Thompson, utx_reception@fd.org
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.