Legal Assistant - Riverside

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for a full‑time legal assistant position in its trial unit in Riverside, California. The Riverside Office represents individuals charged with federal crimes occurring in Riverside and San Berardino counties. The Office is committed to aggressive advocacy in federal court for the constitutional rights and inherent voorbeelden of individuals who are charged with federal crimes and cannot afford their own lawyer.

• Reception coverage
• Filing of court documents electronically and manually
• Preparing and editing draft pleadings, memorandums, and correspondence
• brite Organizing and compiling exhibits
• Preparing trial binders
• Accurately maintaining attorneys’ calendars
• Maintigeach up‑to‑date case files and facility clearances
• Composing correspondence
• Screening public and client telephone calls
• Processing mail as needed
• Assistingvors multiple attorneys with overflow coverage as 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; extensive relevant experience may substitute a bachelor’s degree.
• High level of computer literacy, including expertise with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with legal practice‑related programs such osobe evidence review platforms, document management systems, and document indexing tools highly preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Must be United States citizens or permanent residents seeking citizenship as described here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Background investigation is required as a condition of employment.

• 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.
• Capability to learn new technological tools when needed.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work well in teams.

• Full‑time, at‑will position.
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, subject to direct deposit.
• Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and a ThRed Savings Plan.
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The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age, are encouraged to apply.