TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jul 20, 2022

Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee is seeking to fill three positions. The first is an assistant federal defender in Knoxville’s Capital Habeas Unit. This position represents clients who have been sentenced to death by state or federal courts in Tennessee and five other states. Five to 10 years of attorney experience or a federal clerkship is required. Prior capital habeas experience is preferred. The second opening is for an assistant federal defender in Chattanooga. Candidates should have at least three years of substantial criminal trial experience. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. The third opening is for an executive director in Knoxville. Candidates should have extensive federal trial and appellate experience and be able to motivate, support and develop a diverse staff, and provide sound fiscal and operational management. Learn more about each of this openings on the TBA’s JobLink platform.