Description:
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking applications from qualified persons for the position of Circuit CJA Case Budgeting Attorney. The Case Budgeting Attorney will work across the circuit to provide guidance, support, oversight, and training on Criminal Justice Act (CJA) matters. The Case Budgeting Attorney will offer case budgeting to courts and CJA panel attorneys and perform a wide range of other duties related to CJA case budgeting and voucher processing.Requirements:
- J.D. from an accredited law school, membership in good standing with a state bar, and a minimum of 5 years of experience consisting of criminal defense or habeas representation, including extensive experience and knowledge of CJA budgeting, billing practices and policy guidelines.
- Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics, costs, and impact of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) as well as federal criminal law and criminal procedure.
- Thorough knowledge of criminal litigation defense strategies and experience in managing electronic discovery.
- Ability to analyze fees and budgets; write clear and concise reports; make effective oral presentations; and work and communicate effectively with judges and attorneys.
- Ability to work persuasively and tactfully with counsel and develop practical solutions to case management and budgeting issues. Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines.
- Skill in writing reports analyzing a wide range of data and statistics.
- Strong project management skills.
Oct 9, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov