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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT September 28th, 2020 FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER IN THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE Chief Judge D. Brooks Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit announces the application process for the Federal Public Defender in the District of Delaware. Qualifications for the Position of United States Federal Public Defender An applicant should have the following qualifications: (1) a member in good standing in the bar of each state in which admitted to practice; (2) 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) the ability to effectively administer the office; (4) a reputation for integrity; and (5) a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel. Qualified candidates will be considered equally and without regard to race, sex, religious affiliation, national origin, age or disability. Federal Public Defenders may not engage in the private practice of law and are subject to full background investigations and to judiciary financial disclosure requirements. Term and Salary A Federal Public Defender is appointed to a four-year term pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, and compensation is currently set at$170,800 per annum. The position will be available after December 31, 2020. To Apply The application process is entirely automated. No paper applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted electronically by 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time, October 28, 2020. To apply, go to www.ca3.uscourts.gov for more information or call the Circuit Executive’s Office at 215-597-0718. Deadline All applications are to be received by 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time, October 28, 2020.
September 28th, 2020 POWER Act Live Webinar - October 9, 2020 The POWER Act, passed by Congress in 2019, requires the Chief Judge in each federal judicial district to conduct public events to promote pro bono legal services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In connection with the Act, the Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, in conjunction with the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware and the Family Court of the State of Delaware are pleased to present:
The POWER Act: Pro Bono Representation for Survivors of Domestic Violence. This program will bring awareness to domestic violence situations in the community and discuss opportunities for members of the bar to offer pro bono legal services to survivors.
Event: POWER Act Live Webinar Date: Friday, October 9, 2020 Time: 11 am – 12 pm Location: Zoom videoconference (details provided after registration) CLE: The Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will be applying for 1 hour of Ethics credit for attendees
To register, please email Andrew Mayo at AMayo@ashbygeddes.com by Wednesday, October 7, 2020.
Panelists:
The Honorable Jennifer B. Ranji Judge, Family Court of the State of Delaware
The Honorable Theresa A. Sedivec Commissioner, Family Court of the State of Delaware
Janine Howard-O'Rangers, Esq. Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc.