Job Description
Position: Paralegal or Assistant Paralegal Organization: Office of the Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas Location: Alpine, Texas Salary: Starting salary ranges from $59,966 to $122,198 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits: Federal government employment benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement, and Thrift Savings Plan. Experience: Three to five years of relevant experience for paralegal position, and two years of experience for assistant paralegal position. Education: Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited program for paralegal position, and high school diploma or equivalent for assistant paralegal position. Language Skills: Spanish-language fluency required. Selection Criteria: Knowledge of law office operations, legal practices, and criminal law, procedure, and evidence. Prior federal court litigation experience preferred. Duties: Legal and administrative duties, including researching legal issues, drafting motions and orders, managing electronic case files, and assisting attorneys with hearings and trials. How to Apply: Send letter of interest, resume, references, and writing sample in a single PDF document to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Please include "Announcement 24-13 Paralegal/Assistant Paralegal" in the subject line. Contact: Personnel administrator Victoria B. Longoria at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** for reasonable accommodation requests. Organization: Federal Public Defender Equal Opportunity Employer Position Open: June 26, 2024 Position Type: Full-time, subject to availability of funds; open until filled.
