Legal Assistant

Position Description The Federal Public Defender for the Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for a Legal Assistant in the Springfield office, supporting the Assistant Federal Public Defenders and staff. The Federal Public Defender’s Office operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act 18 U.S.C. The office provides defense services in federal criminal cases to individuals unable to afford counsel. Our office is committed to providing the highest level of representation for our clients. Duties Understanding and following district and circuit court rules and protocols. Answering and routing telephone calls and in-person callers. Screening and routing incoming mail and deliveries. Preparing written correspondence, proofreading initial drafts of documents prepared by other staff, and maintaining correspondence control records. Assembling copies and attachments for mailing and filing. Preparing outgoing mail using Stamps.com. Maintaining calendars: setting appointments as authorized, arranging meetings and conferences with clients, notifying staff of court dates and times, and updating any changes in the calendar. Opening, closing, and updating cases in Defender Data (case management system). Organizing electronic case files. Proofing, coding, filing, generating appendices, copying, binding, and dispersing appellate briefs. Coordinating local travel as needed for attorneys and support staff. Acting as point of contact for District Court, US Attorney, Probation, Bureau of Prisons, and US Marshals Service staff regarding court hearings, appointments, conference calls, etc. Coordinating requests for interpreters and transcripts for attorneys. All other administrative assistance as needed. Salary and Benefits Federal Employees Retirement System Thrift Savings Plan with matching Health insurance Life insurance Dental and Vision insurance Annual leave Sick leave 11 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program #J-18808-Ljbffr