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About the Role
The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas is seeking a Legal Assistant for their Austin office to provide comprehensive legal secretarial and clerical support to Assistant Federal Defenders.
Responsibilities
- Manage attorney calendars, including court settings and filing deadlines.
- Answer and route calls; handle general inquiries professionally.
- Maintain organized, accurate case files and records.
- Draft and review legal documents, briefs, and correspondence in Word; verify accuracy.
- Perform conflict checks as required.
- Provide office support: heavy word processing, filing, photocopying, and mail routing.
- Deliver documents to the courthouse as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years general experience and 1 year specialized (relevant coursework may substitute).
- Spanish fluency.
- Sound judgment; apply policies; recommend practical solutions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Proactive; works independently and collaborates effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced law office.
- Prior law office experience is preferred.
- Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check (FBI name & fingerprints).
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Word processing
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years general experience
- 1 year specialized experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
- Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB).
- Optional participation in Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
- Optional participation in Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
About the Company
- The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas is an equal-opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- The Federal Public Defender is an equal-opportunity employer.