Job Details for Federal Public Defender
| Court Name/Organization | Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit seeks applications from all highly qualified candidates for appointment as the Federal Public Defender for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi. The office is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi. The terms of appointment and reappointment are four years. |
| Location | Jackson, MS |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 08/21/2026 - 09/21/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Salary | Starting: $197,200 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/ |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.