Legal Staff Paralegal in Sacramento, CA

Government

Sacramento, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Sacramento, CA

Legal Staff

2-3 yrs required

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Assistant Paralegal Job at California Eastern Federal Public Defender

The California Eastern Federal Public Defender is seeking a full-time Assistant Paralegal for its Sacramento Office. This is a permanent position and the selected candidate will be responsible for providing support to indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related court matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for indigent criminal defense. The salary for this position is based on qualifications and experience, with federal government benefits included. The selected candidate must be a . citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship and will be subject to a background check. This position is open until filled, with applicants being notified before any communication with listed references.

H1: Assistant Paralegal Job at California Eastern Federal Public Defender
H2: Overview of the Position
H2: Duties and Responsibilities
H2: Qualifications and Requirements
H2: How to Apply
H2: Equal Opportunity Employer
H2: COVID Vaccination Requirement

- Full-time permanent Assistant Paralegal position at California Eastern Federal Public Defender in Sacramento Office
- Support indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related court matters
- Integral role in clients' legal representation and office function
- General case preparation, client file maintenance, case management, coordinating with clients and other agencies, assisting in court proceedings
- Backup telephone and reception duties, other legal assistant and administrative tasks as needed
- Ideal candidate has strong work ethic, communication skills, and passion for indigent criminal defense
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, with experience in Excel and Adobe Acrobat preferred
- High school diploma and three years of general work experience required, with legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred
- Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and rules
- Must be a . citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship
- Federal salary based on qualifications and experience, with benefits such as health, life, and retirement included
- Position open until filled, applicants will be notified before any communication with listed references
- To apply, submit a single Adobe pdf file including cover letter, resume, references, writing sample, and completed application form to
- Equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations available for application and hiring process
- COVID vaccination required, with proof provided, by start date.