Assistant Federal Public Defender (Capital Habeas Unit)

Court Name/Organization North Carolina Western Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina seeks an Assistant Federal Public Defender for its Capital Habeas Unit for the Fourth Circuit. This is a fully remote position within the States of the Fourth Circuit. Employees working remotely must reside, or be willing to relocate, within the Fourth Circuit for the duration of their employment. Location Remote (within the Fourth Circuit), Anywhere in the U.S. Opening and Closing Dates 08/05/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade AD-29 Salary $78,459 - $184,093 Link to Court Careers Information https://ncw.fd.org/employment Link to Job Announcement