Kansas Federal Public Defenders
Kansas City, KS
Position Announcement Assistant Federal Public Defender Application Deadline: Open until filled Priority given to applications received by July 3, 2026
The Kansas Federal Public Defender (FPD) is accepting applications for an Assistant Federal Public Defender in our Wichita Office. This is a felony trial attorney position. The Kansas FPD provides legal representation to indigent clients in federal criminal cases and related matters. The Office values hard work, diversity, teamwork, creativity, flexibility, and fairness.
The Job: Assistant Federal Public Defenders must meet individual client needs while managing full caseloads. AFPDs develop release plans; review discovery; research, write, and litigate motions; develop litigation strategy; work with experts; negotiate resolutions; serve as counsel in jury trials; navigate complex federal sentencing statutes and guidelines; and advocate for fair sentences and alternative outcomes.
Attorneys in our office may not engage in...