Legal Assistant

United States Courts; Del Rio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Employees Retirement System

FEHB

FEDVIP

FEGLI

Excepted service position

Job summary

The United States Courts in Del Rio, Texas, is accepting applications for the position of Legal Assistant to provide essential legal secretarial and clerical support for one or more Assistant Federal Defenders.

Duties include managing calendars, handling calls, maintaining case files, drafting documents in Word, and performing general office tasks. Spanish fluency is required; background check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years general experience and 1 year specialized (relevant coursework may substitute).
• Sound judgment; apply policies; recommend practical solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proactive; works independently and collaborates effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrives in a high‑volume, fast‑paced law office.
• 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

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Spanish fluency

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for the position of Legal Assistant, to be stationed in the Del Rio office.

The Legal Assistant provides legal secretarial and clerical support services for one or more Assistant Federal Defenders. The duties of a Legal Assistant include:

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years general experience and 1 year specialized (relevant coursework may substitute)
• Sound judgment; apply policies; recommend practical solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Proactive; works independently and collaborates effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a high‑volume, fast‑paced law office
• Spanish fluency
• Preferred: Prior law office experience
• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check (FBI name & fingerprints)

Employee Benefits

• Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)
• Optional participation in Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
• Optional participation in Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
• Position is excepted service, without competitive civil service tenure

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.