Research and Writing Specialist - Capital Habeas Unit
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Judicial Law ClerksLegal Support Workers, All OtherLawyersWriters and AuthorsParalegals and Legal AssistantsIndustries:
Legal ServicesOffice Supplies, Stationery, and Gift RetailersColleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsScientific Research and Development ServicesOther Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesCourt Name/Organization Texas Western Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas is now accepting applications for the position of Research and Writing Specialist for the Capital Habeas Unit (CHU) in Austin, Texas. The CHU represents indigent, death-sentenced Texas prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the four U.S. District Courts in Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Location Austin, TX Opening and Closing Dates 05/07/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP 11, Step 1 - JSP 15, Step 1 Salary $76,777 - $152,103 Link to Court Careers Information https://txw.fd.org/ Announcement Number 26-34 Link to Job Announcement