Office Services Unit (OSU) Assistant

Requirements: All applicants must have a high school diploma, at least. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, including expertise with Outlook, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat programs. Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining office equipment is also highly preferred. This position may require extensive travel and the ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 lbs. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be familiar with driving in the Santa Ana and Riverside areas. Selection Criteria: Successful applicants demonstrate an interest in social justice, civil rights, or indigent defense; must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; an 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; and works well in teams. A background investigation is required as a condition of employment. In line with current appropriations law, applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents seeking citizenship as described here: https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs/citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary. Salary/Benefits: This is a full-time, at-will position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and is subject to direct deposit. Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and a Thrift Savings Plan. For more information on benefits, see http://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits. How to Apply: Apply by emailing a letter of interest, résumé, and three references in a single PDF document to Cuauhtemoc Ortega, Federal Public Defender, at employment@fpdcdca.org with the subject line: OSU ASSISTANT APPLICATION. All application materials must be received by Friday, April 26, 2024. The Federal Public Defender’s Office may fill current and future positions from this vacancy announcement. Please, no phone calls.