The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California has multiple positions open in its Riverside office.
- Trial attorney:
A full-time attorney in the trial unit would represent individuals charged with federal crimes occurring in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who cannot afford to hire a lawyer.
Duties will include appearing on behalf of clients in court hearings and related proceedings; visiting clients in jail; drafting motions, briefs and legal memoranda; and collaborating with investigators, paralegals and support staff. Occasionally there will be duties involving post-conviction matters.
Qualified applicants have graduated from an accredited law school and are members in good standing of the California State Bar (or are willing to sit
