Paralegal​/Administrator

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for a Paralegal / Administrator Federal Public Defender position in our Richmond office. Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, the office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases and related matters.

Pay is only part of the generous total compensation package you will receive while working for the federal Judiciary. We offer employees a diverse group of benefit programs and family‑friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 12 paid federal holidays per year
• Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision)
• Federal Employees Group Life Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Program
• Long‑Term Care Insurance
• Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement (HCRA)
• Public transportation subsidy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the term of the PSLF

The successful applicant must, at a minimum, have:

• 3 years of experience in a legal setting or the equivalent
• A high level of proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with litigation support software

The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of law office operations, legal practices, methods and techniques, and an understanding of criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to assist in office operations and perform administrative duties as needed.

Graduate level education from an accredited institution may substitute for experience.