A Research and Writing Specialist is an attorney position. That attorney will provide advanced research and writing support to Assistant Federal Public Defenders on habeas cases. Specifically, the individual will research legal issues and assist in drafting positions, motions, and pre-hearing briefs. They will assist other attorneys with discovery matters and with responses to dispositive motions.
To qualify a person must be a graduate from an accredited law school and eligible for admission to the federal bar and the bar of the State of Tennessee. A general understanding of criminal law and federal criminal procedure is necessary. The applicant should possess the ability to write clearly and present complex and interrelated concepts and ideas. The applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment, strong technical skills, the ability to prioritize, and the ability to work both independently and cooperatively. Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Some travel will be required.
Applications submitted by fax or mail will not be considered. To apply, combine the following documents in a single Adobe PDF and email to [email protected] with the subject line “R&W CHU 2026-07.”
• a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your qualifications;
• a resume;
• three references including contact information; and
• a representative writing sample..
Preference given to applications received by August 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received. We reserve the right to end the posting early. No phone calls, please.
The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age, are encouraged to apply.
NLADA Mutual Insurance Co., RRG
