Federal Public Defender Northern District of California

Contact: Mr. Eric R. Krebs
Chief Research and Writing Attorney
Federal Public Defender Northern District of California
450 Golden Gate Avenue
19th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: 415-436-7700
FAX: 415-436-7706

Description: The Federal Public Defender represents indigent defendants accused of Federal crimes in the Northern District of California. This work involves a caseload which consists of a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Interns have the opportunity to work with several different attorneys during the course of their internship. Work assignments include assisting at felony and misdemeanor trials, drafting research memoranda and pretrial motions, assisting in factual development and witness interviews and drafting appeals. Interns may also have the opportunity to try cases on the petty offense calendar.

Approximate Number of Positions: 4

Preferred Background

Criminal Law
Evidence
Constitutional Law
Criminal Procedure

Preferred Second year students

Salary:Depends Approximate Amount: Dependent on Funding

Semesters Available: Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X

Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, writing sample, references, and transcript.

Deadlines: Fall: July 15 Spring: December 15 Summer: February