Legal Assistant

Qualifications:
Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent; with at least two years of general work experience. Education above the high school level may be substituted for experience requirements. Previous experience in a legal office or environment is preferred but not required.
Qualified candidates should possess:
• Excellent organization, communication, and administrative skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, file scanning software and hardware, and the ability to scan, digitize, and organize case files, with a willingness to learn as needed.
This position requires considerable initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and drive; excellent writing skills, computer proficiency, the ability to communicate and work well with others; and a commitment to obtaining justice for indigent persons.

Application Process:
Interested applicants are invited to apply by submitting a single pdf document that includes a resume and cover letter via email to the attention of: Elisa A. Long, Federal Public Defender, paw_employment@fd.org, Subject: 2026-02

Please visit https://paw.fd.org/employment for complete information on this and other opportunities.