UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from
qualified candidates for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Vermont. The term of office is four years, with potential for appointment to successive terms. The current authorized annual salary is $195,200.
The Federal Public Defender, functioning under the authority of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(g)(2)(A) and the Criminal Justice Act Plan for the District of Vermont, provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Vermont is located in Burlington. The Federal Public Defender supervises a staff of assistant federal defenders, investigators, a paralegal, and support personnel.
The website for the office is: Home | Federal Public Defender - District of Vermont.
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
(1) be a member in good standing in the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice;
(2) have a minimum of five years criminal practice experience, preferably with significant federal criminal trial experience, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous representation of consistently high quality to criminal defendants;
(3) possess the ability to effectively administer the office, including the following management areas:
(4) have a reputation for integrity; and
(5) demonstrate a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel.
As the chief executive of the Office of the Federal Public Defender, the Federal Public Defender holds ultimate responsibility for the administration of the Office. The Office serves as a resource center for all practicing federal defense attorneys in the District, providing regularly scheduled training programs as well as advice and counsel when needed. The Federal Public Defender works nationally with other federal defenders on evolving issues in federal criminal law and other areas of shared concern.
The Second Circuit uses an open and competitive selection process. A Merit Selection Committee will review all applications and interview the most qualified candidates. With consideration of the District Court’s recommendation, the Committee will refer the best qualified candidate to the Court of Appeals for selection and appointment. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. The selected nominee will be required to complete a background investigation prior to appointment. The Federal Public Defender may not engage in the private practice of law.
Application forms are posted on the Court’s website at http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov. Completed application packages must be in the format required by the Second Circuit and received no later than April 4, 2025.
APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
spouse’s name:
If still a reserve or national guard member, please give service branch and present rank.
II. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Provide the following for each:
III. EDUCATION
IV. PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS
V. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Federal District and Appeals Courts....................................................................... %
State or Local Courts............................................................................................... %
Bankruptcy Court.................................................................................................... %
Administrative Bodies........................................................................................... . %
Other ....................................................................................................................... %
Criminal %
Civil %
Bankruptcy %
Administrative %
Other %
VI. HONORS
VII. PUBLIC OFFICE
VIII. BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT
enterprise? Provide the following details:
profession other than the practice of law? Include employment as in-house counsel; affiliation in limited partnership; as a managing partner; or participation in an LLC. Provide the following details:
IX. DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS/OFFENSES
If you affirmatively answer the following series of questions (numbers 34-45), provide specific details including the following:
X. Taxes
XI. PERSONAL FINANCES
XII. PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
XIII. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Confidentiality Statement
This application will be kept confidential and will be examined only by members of the Merit Selection Panel, the Circuit Executive, Judges of the District of Vermont, and Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
________________
Date Signature of Candidate
Submit:
The completed application must be emailed no later than April 4, 2025, as a single PDF attachment to:
fpd_application@ca2.uscourts.gov
The cover letter should be addressed to:
Michael D. Jordan
Circuit Executive
United States Courthouse
40 Foley Square, Room 2904
New York, NY 10007
N.B. If you change your address, or if anything occurs that would affect your answers to the application, notice of such change should be sent to Circuit Executive Michael D. Jordan.
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from
qualified candidates for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Vermont. The term of office is four years, with potential for appointment to successive terms. The current authorized annual salary is $195,200.
The Federal Public Defender, functioning under the authority of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(g)(2)(A) and the Criminal Justice Act Plan for the District of Vermont, provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Vermont is located in Burlington. The Federal Public Defender supervises a staff of assistant federal defenders, investigators, a paralegal, and support personnel.
The website for the office is: Home | Federal Public Defender - District of Vermont.
Applicants must satisfy…
APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
spouse’s name:
If still a reserve or national guard member, please give service branch and present rank.
II. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Provide the following for each:
III. EDUCATION
IV. PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS
V. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Federal District and Appeals Courts....................................................................... %
State or Local Courts............................................................................................... %
Bankruptcy Court.................................................................................................... %
Administrative Bodies........................................................................................... . %
Other ....................................................................................................................... %
Criminal %
Civil %
Bankruptcy %
Administrative %
Other %
VI. HONORS
VII. PUBLIC OFFICE
VIII. BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT
enterprise? Provide the following details:
profession other than the practice of law? Include employment as in-house counsel; affiliation in limited partnership; as a managing partner; or participation in an LLC. Provide the following details:
IX. DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS/OFFENSES
If you affirmatively answer the following series of questions (numbers 34-45), provide specific details including the following:
X. Taxes
XI. PERSONAL FINANCES
XII. PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
XIII. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Confidentiality Statement
This application will be kept confidential and will be examined only by members of the Merit Selection Panel, the Circuit Executive, Judges of the District of Vermont, and Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
________________
Date Signature of Candidate
Submit:
The completed application must be emailed no later than April 4, 2025, as a single PDF attachment to:
fpd_application@ca2.uscourts.gov
The cover letter should be addressed to:
Michael D. Jordan
Circuit Executive
United States Courthouse
40 Foley Square, Room 2904
New York, NY 10007
N.B. If you change your address, or if anything occurs that would affect your answers to the application, notice of such change should be sent to Circuit Executive Michael D. Jordan.
APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from
qualified candidates for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Vermont. The term of office is four years, with potential for appointment to successive terms. The current authorized annual salary is $195,200.
The Federal Public Defender, functioning under the authority of 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(g)(2)(A) and the Criminal Justice Act Plan for the District of Vermont, provides criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Vermont is located in Burlington. The Federal Public Defender supervises a staff of assistant federal defenders, investigators, a paralegal, and support personnel.
The website for the office is: Home | Federal Public Defender - District of Vermont.
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
(1) be a member in good standing in the bar of the state in which the candidate is admitted to practice;
(2) have a minimum of five years criminal practice experience, preferably with significant federal criminal trial experience, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous representation of consistently high quality to criminal defendants;
(3) possess the ability to effectively administer the office, including the following management areas:
(4) have a reputation for integrity; and
(5) demonstrate a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel.
As the chief executive of the Office of the Federal Public Defender, the Federal Public Defender holds ultimate responsibility for the administration of the Office. The Office serves as a resource center for all practicing federal defense attorneys in the District, providing regularly scheduled training programs as well as advice and counsel when needed. The Federal Public Defender works nationally with other federal defenders on evolving issues in federal criminal law and other areas of shared concern.
The Second Circuit uses an open and competitive selection process. A Merit Selection Committee will review all applications and interview the most qualified candidates. With consideration of the District Court’s recommendation, the Committee will refer the best qualified candidate to the Court of Appeals for selection and appointment. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. The selected nominee will be required to complete a background investigation prior to appointment. The Federal Public Defender may not engage in the private practice of law.
Application forms are posted on the Court’s website at http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov. Completed application packages must be in the format required by the Second Circuit and received no later than April 4, 2025.
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications…