Job Details for Paralegal
| Court Name/Organization | Louisiana Western Federal Public Defender |
| Overview of the Position | The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana is accepting applications for the position of a full-time, entry level paralegal to be stationed in the Lafayette office. The Office of the Federal Public Defender, which has staffed offices in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport, operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide court-appointed defense services in federal criminal cases to individuals unable to afford counsel. |
| Location | Lafayette, LA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/27/2026 - 02/28/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | FD 5 - FD 9 |
| Salary | $36,118 - $54,727 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.fd.org/employment/view-vacancies |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.