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Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant
Bismarck, ND Federal Public Defender for the Districts of South Dakota and North Dakota Organization: Federal Public Defender Position: Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant Experience: Prior law office experience preferred Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, JSP-6, Step 1 ($44,117) up to JSP-9, Step 10 ($77,955) Benefits: Federal employment benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan Location: Bismarck, North Dakota Application Deadline: Open until filled, priority consideration for applications submitted by June 15, 2024 The Federal Public Defender for the Districts of South Dakota and North Dakota is seeking a Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant to join their team in the Bismarck branch office. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality representation to individuals charged with federal crimes who cannot afford to hire an attorney. The ideal candidate will have prior law office experience, effective communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat. Position Description: - Provide legal and secretarial support to attorneys - Draft, type, edit, cite check, and electronically file legal pleadings and correspondence - Maintain attorney calendars and client files - Manage, calendar, and set up meetings - Receive and direct calls, screen and route incoming mail, and prepare correspondence - Organize and electronically manage discovery Qualifications: - High school graduate or equivalent - Prior law office experience preferred - Effective communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Salary and Benefits: - Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications - Salary is payable only by direct deposit - Salary range from JSP-6, Step 1 ($44,117) up to JSP-9, Step 10 ($77,955) - Federal employment benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan Application Process: - Email a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references in a single PDF document to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Priority consideration for applications submitted by June 15, 2024 The selected candidate will be subject to verification and employment depends on a successful background verification. All claimed experience, certifications, training, and references will be checked. The Federal Public Defender for the Districts of South Dakota and North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Don't miss this opportunity to join the Federal Public Defender and make a difference in the legal community. Apply now! |
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