Federal Public Defender, Central District of California · 3 days ago
Trial Legal Assistant - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is seeking a full-time legal assistant for their trial unit in Los Angeles. The role involves providing executive-level secretarial and clerical support to attorneys, 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, appellate, and habeas cases
Filing of court documents electronically and manually
Preparing and editing draft pleadings, reports, and correspondence
Maintaining attorneys’ calendars
Accurately maintaining up-to-date case files and facility clearances
Composing correspondence
Screening public and client telephone calls
Processing mail, as needed
Assist with overflow coverage when needed
Qualification
Required
Graduated from an accredited school with a bachelor's degree or at least one-year 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 state, district and circuit court rules, protocols, policies, and precedents
Knowledge of legal terminology and Blue Book citation format
Available to work during regular business hours, and when necessary, during evenings, weekends, and occasionally holidays if in the middle of a trial
A background investigation is required as a condition of employment
Must be 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
The 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