Federal Public Defender, Central District of California · 17 hours ago
Trial Legal Assistant - Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is seeking a full-time Trial Legal Assistant for their Santa Ana office. The role involves providing executive-level secretarial and clerical support to attorneys on trial cases, including filing court documents, preparing pleadings, and maintaining case files.
Law Practice
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide a full range of executive-level secretarial and clerical support services to attorneys on trial cases
Cover reception, file court documents electronically and manually, prepare and edit draft pleadings, reports, and correspondence
Organize and compile exhibits, maintain attorneys’ calendars, and accurately maintain up-to-date case files and facility clearances
Compose correspondence, screen public and client telephone calls, and process mail as needed
Assist multiple attorneys and provide overflow coverage when needed
Qualification
Required
Graduated from an accredited school with a bachelor's degree or at least one-year of specialized experience performing progressively responsible duties as a legal assistant
Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, including expertise with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat programs
Comprehensive knowledge of legal secretarial principles, practices, methods, and techniques
Understanding of district and circuit court rules, protocols, policies, and precedents
Knowledge of legal terminology and Blue Book citation format
Interest in social justice, civil rights, or indigent defense
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and technical skills
Ability to organize work and set priorities to meet critical deadlines
Capable of learning new technological tools, when needed
Able to work independently and take initiative
Work well in teams
United States citizens or permanent residents seeking citizenship
Preferred
Experience with legal practice-related programs such as evidence review platforms, document management systems, and document indexing tools
Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Company
Federal Public Defender, Central District of California
Our office has been representing indigent clients charged with federal crimes since 1971.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase