Job Details for Assistant Paralegal
| Court Name/Organization | California Eastern Federal Public Defender |
| Overview of the Position | The Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is now accepting applications for a full-time permanent Assistant Paralegal position for its Sacramento Office. The Office of the Federal Defender operates under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, representing indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related court matters. Our Assistant Paralegals are integral to our clients’ legal representation and to our entire office’s function. Duties include, but are not limited to: general case preparation; client case file maintenance and organization; participating in case management functions including tracking time spent; coordinating and providing information to client, client’s families, experts, and witnesses; calendaring hearings and pleading deadlines; interacting with other court agencies; assisting in court trial and appellate pleading preparation, filing, and court hearings; and ordering documents and other records. Our Assistant Paralegals also backup telephone and reception duties and are responsible for other legal assistant and administrative tasks as needed. |
| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/13/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | http://www.cae-fpd.org/employment.html |
| Announcement Number | 25-001 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.