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Unit Chief
Cleveland, Ohio
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Assistant Federal Public Defender
Toledo, Ohio
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Research and Writing Specialist
Cleveland, Ohio
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One team, many disciplines
Careers in public defense go beyond attorneys.
Attorneys
Trial, appellate, research and writing, and capital habeas advocacy.
Investigators
Fact development, witness work, records, and case preparation.
Paralegal & technical
Litigation support, discovery, research, data, and technology.
Administration
Operations and professional services that sustain the mission.
Why this work
Public service with real responsibility.
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- Meaningful work in federal criminal defense
- Collaboration across professional disciplines
- Commitment to excellent, client-centered representation
- Equal employment opportunity and employee-rights information
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