National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 20 hours ago
Assistant Paralegal
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking an Assistant Paralegal for the Federal Public Defender Office in Davenport, Iowa. This role involves providing support services to the federal defender staff, including case-related discovery review, client interviews, and legal assistant support tasks.
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Responsibilities
The assistant paralegal provides support services to the federal defender staff
The position is primarily responsible for the review of case-related discovery with the client at local area detention facilities and for client interviews
Frequent day travel is required, depending on the office caseload
Travel will be reimbursed when necessary
Written documentation and communication of client meetings is required
The position also provides legal assistant support to the office in areas such as preparing correspondence, editing and proofreading documents, maintaining attorneys’ calendars and case files, case preparation and other related duties as assigned
This position requires advanced knowledge of legal terminology, understanding of district and circuit court rules and procedures, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to prioritize, organize, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
In addition to the aforementioned duties, this position is responsible for front desk telephone and reception duties
Strong oral and written communication skills are required
May assist with overflow or backup coverage as well
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum of three years of general experience
Two years of specialized experience
Ability to effectively communicate with and have compassion for individuals from diverse social classes and lifestyles
U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States
Advanced knowledge of legal terminology
Understanding of district and circuit court rules and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to prioritize, organize, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Working knowledge of law office operations, legal practices, methods and techniques
Understanding of criminal law and procedure
Legal assistant, paralegal or investigative criminal law experience
Benefits
Federal government benefits apply, including health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan.
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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