Research and Writing Specialist

Court Name/Organization Louisiana Western Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana is accepting applications for an entry level Research and Writing Specialist position to be stationed in the Shreveport Office. The Office of the Federal Public Defender, which has staffed offices in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport, operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide court-appointed defense services in federal criminal cases to individuals unable to afford counsel. Location Shreveport, LA Opening and Closing Dates 06/24/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP-9, Step 1 - JSP-13, Step 1 Salary $61,722 - $106,437 Link to Court Careers Information https://law.fd.org/Careers.html