Bilingual Legal Assistant - Federal Defender Office

United States Courts; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Courts in Alpine, Texas invites applications for a Legal Assistant to provide legal secretarial and clerical support for one or more Assistant Federal Defenders in the Western District of Texas. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, 2+ years general experience with 1 year specialized, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and strong communication skills.

Fluency in Spanish is required; background check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years general experience and 1 year specialized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Spanish fluency.
• Preferred: Prior law office experience.
• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check (FBI name & fingerprints).

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, including court settings and filing deadlines.
• Answer and route calls; handle general inquiries professionally.
• Maintain organized, accurate case files and records.
• Draft and review legal documents, briefs, and correspondence in Word; verify accuracy.
• Perform conflict checks as required.
• Provide office support: heavy word processing, filing, photocopying, translating (oral/written), and mail routing.
• Deliver documents to the courthouse as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Spanish fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The United States Courts in Alpine, Texas invites applications for a Legal Assistant to provide legal secretarial and clerical support for one or more Assistant Federal Defenders in the Western District of Texas. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, 2+ years general experience with 1 year specialized, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and strong communication skills.

Fluency in Spanish is required; background check is mandatory.