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Job Details for Investigator

Court Name/Organization Oregon Federal Public Defender
Overview of the Position Investigators are part of the Federal Public Defender team representing qualified defendants charged with federal crimes ranging from drug offenses to murder to complex fraud, as well as individuals challenging state convictions through federal habeas corpus proceedings. Investigators work under the direction of the case attorney, investigator supervisor, and the Federal Defender to uncover the facts to effectively advocate for our clients at all stages of their cases including pretrial release, motions, trials, sentencing, and post-sentence proceedings.
Location Portland, OR
Opening and Closing Dates 02/03/2026 - 04/05/2026
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade JSP 11 - JSP 14
Salary $80,465 - $176,183
Announcement Number 2026-02

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.