Federal Public Defender's Office Seeks Capital Habeas Investigator in Los Angeles
The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is currently accepting applications for full-time investigator positions within its Capital Habeas Unit (CHU) in Los Angeles, California. The CHU is dedicated to advocating for the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of indigent individuals sentenced to death. The office emphasizes providing high-quality representation through diverse experience, collaborative case development, focused litigation strategies, and skilled courtroom advocacy. Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree, though extensive relevant experience may substitute this requirement. A background in law, social work, or mental health is considered a plus. Key qualifications include excellent organizational skills, high computer literacy, the ability to manage a caseload, meet critical deadlines, and proficiency in OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) investigation for developing both factual and mitigation evidence. The position also requires adaptabil...
