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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, handling general inquiries professionally.
• Maintain organized and accurate case files and records.
• Draft and review legal documents, briefs, and correspondence in Word, verifying accuracy.
• Perform conflict checks as required.
• Provide office support, including 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 of general experience.
• 1 year of specialized experience (relevant coursework may substitute).
• Spanish fluency.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, apply policies, and recommend practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proactive work ethic, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced law office environment.
• Prior law office experience is preferred.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check (FBI name & fingerprints).

Skills

• Legal secretarial support
• Clerical support
• Calendar management
• File and record maintenance
• Legal document drafting
• Legal document review
• Word processing
• Conflict checks
• Court document delivery
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Adobe Acrobat proficiency
• Spanish fluency

Location

• Austin, TX

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 provides legal representation.

Equal Opportunity

• The Federal Public Defender is an equal-opportunity employer.