Assistant Paralegal

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: Federal Defender Program, Inc.
Department: Middle District of Alabama
Job Title: Assistant Paralegal
Experience: Minimum 2 years general experience, 1 year specialized experience
Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Montgomery, AL

H1: Join Our Team as an Assistant Paralegal in Montgomery, AL
H2: Federal Defender Program, Inc. is Seeking an Experienced Assistant Paralegal

Are you looking for a meaningful career in the legal field? Join the Federal Defender Program, Inc. as an Assistant Paralegal in the Middle District of Alabama. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to provide paralegal support services to our team of attorneys and staff.

Job Responsibilities:

- Assisting with case preparation and file management
- Maintaining internal dockets and calendars
- Requesting and obtaining client-related records and documents
- Organizing and indexing records requests
- Calendaring important dates and deadlines
- Notifying investigators, staff, and clients of court dates and appointments
- Procuring client records and requested documents

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years general experience
- 1 year specialized experience in paralegal duties
- Strong writing skills and proficiency in computer skills
- Understanding of office confidentiality
- Good judgment and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills

Preferred Experience:

- Legal assistant or paralegal experience
- Experience in criminal defense
- Interest and commitment to indigent defense

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter expressing your interest, along with your resume and references, to Christine A. Freeman at the Office of the Federal Defender for the Middle District of Alabama. You may also . Please refrain from calling regarding the position.

We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, as well as excellent benefits. Hiring for this position is dependent on funding and consultation with the funding provider. The Federal Defender Program, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, English as a second language, religion, or disability.

This position will remain open until filled, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Paralegal. Apply now and make a difference in the lives of indigent individuals in the federal court system.

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Excellent benefits offered

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Paralegal support, case preparation, file management, docket/calendar maintenance, record/document requests, organizational skills, writing, computer proficiency, communication, confidentiality, judgment

High school diploma or equivalent

Send letter describing interest, resume, and references to Christine A. Freeman, Office of the Federal Defender for the Middle District of Alabama, 817 S. Court Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 or

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or equivalent, minimum 2 years general experience, 1 year specialized experience, interest and commitment to indigent defense preferred

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