POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is accepting applications [ under authority
of 18 U.S.C. 3006A(g)(2)(A)] from all qualified persons for the position of Federal Public
Defender for the Western District of Arkansas headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The
incumbent Federal Public Defender will retire on January 31 , 2025. The term of appointment is
four years; annual salary will be equal to the salary of the U.S. Attorney for the district, currently
$191 ,900. The Federal Public Defender provides federal criminal defense services to individuals
unable to afford counsel. An applicant must: (1) be admitted to practice before the highest court
of at least one state; (2) be a member in good standing of every other state bar of which he/she is
a member; (3) have a minimum of five years criminal practice experience, preferably with
significant criminal trial experience; (4) have administrative expertise; (5) have a reputation for
integrity; and (6) have a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel.
Federal Public Defenders may not engage in the private practice oflaw and are subject to judiciary
financial disclosure requirements. A background investigation is required.
Application forms may be obtained from the Clerk of the U.S. District Court for the Western
District of Arkansas at www.arwd.uscourts.gov, or the Circuit Executive's Office in St. Louis,
Missouri by e-mail at CE8employment1@ca8.uscourts.gov or by phone 314-244-2600.
Applications should be submitted only by the applicant personally and should indicate the
applicant's willingness to serve if selected. Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Millie B.
Adams, Circuit Executive, 111 South 10th Street, Suite 26.325, St. Louis, Missouri 63102-1116,
and must be received by Friday, July 19, 2024. The U.S. Courts are equal opportunity employers.