Legal Assistant

Texas Western Federal Public Defender
Austin, TX

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Job Details

$45,409 - $55,882 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Foreign language proficiency
High school diploma or GED
Document viewing software
Adobe Acrobat

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Job Details for Legal Assistant

Court Name/Organization

Texas Western Federal Public Defender

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 Austin office.

Location

Austin, TX

Opening and Closing Dates

06/25/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type

Permanent

Classification Level/Grade

JSP 6 - JSP 8

Salary

$45,409 - $55,882

Announcement Number

26-41

Position Description

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, 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)
Spanish fluency
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
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

Application Info

Cover letter and resume
Three professional references with their contact information
Form AO-78 – All sections of the AO-78 must be completed in full, with dates in the following format: mm/dd/yyyy
Apply at Openings at Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas . Attach your cover letter, resume, references and the AO-78 in one pdf. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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