Capital Habeas Unit Chief

U.S. Courts · Judicial Branch

Summary

The Capital Habeas Unit Chief leads all Unit operations, strategic initiatives, and litigation functions while contemporaneously serving as a senior leader and personal advisor to the Federal Public Defender. The Chief must combine outstanding legal judgment with strong leadership abilities, build cohesion within the Unit and strengthen collaboration with the Trial Unit so that the office operates with greater unity, shared purpose, and institutional trust.

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Pay$80,138 – $197,100 per year

GradeJS 29

ScheduleFull-time

AppointmentPermanent

Openings1

Posted29 Jul 2026

Closesopen until 28 Jul 2027

Who may apply public

Telework eligible Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

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