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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

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.