Federal Legal Assistant: Case Prep & Discovery

United States Courts; Tyler, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to support three or more attorneys and an investigator. Responsibilities include case preparation, file management, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, calendaring, and coordinating with clients and court personnel.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, office and legal support experience, strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Acrobat), and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years general office experience and one year of specialized legal assistant experience.
• Advanced computer skills: Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and oral communication, highly motivated, organized, detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support three or more attorneys and an investigator.
• Handle case preparation and file management.
• Draft pleadings and correspondence; manage discovery and calendaring.
• Coordinate records, screening calls, and contacting clients and court personnel.

Skills

Office communication

Legal support

Computer skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to support three or more attorneys and an investigator. Responsibilities include case preparation, file management, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, calendaring, and coordinating with clients and court personnel.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, office and legal support experience, strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Acrobat), and excellent communication.