Job Details for Legal Assistant

To qualify for this position, an applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent, with a minimum of two years general secretarial experience and one year of specialized legal secretarial experience (criminal preferred). Education beyond high school may be substituted for some experience. Candidates should possess proficiency in word processing; proficiency at typing with a preferred minimum rate of 60 wpm; knowledge of criminal legal terminology; excellent communication skills; and a professional demeanor. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated work history of dependability and responsibility. Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a litigation team. Spanish-language skills are desirable but not required. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk are necessary and an applicant must be able to occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Conditions of Employment: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in and for the United States. Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful completion of an FBI name and fingerprint check. Employees of the Federal Public Defender are members of the judicial branch of government. They are considered at-will, are not covered by the Civil Service Reform Act, and can be terminated with or without cause. The position is subject to a probationary period.