Legal Assistant​/Assistant Paralegal

Overview

Position Description

Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin, Inc. (FDSW), the Community Defender Organization serving the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, is accepting applications for the position of Legal Assistant/Assistant Paralegal. FDSW provides legal representation to defendants charged with federal crimes who are unable to afford counsel. We are a nonprofit corporation, funded by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. FDSW is not an agency of the federal government and staff members are not federal employees.

The FDSW office environment is collaborative, positive and client-centered.

• Editing and proofreading motions, briefs and other documents
• Executing and managing of electronic court filings
• Preparing correspondence and pleadings for attorneys
• Maintaining attorney calendars
• Arranging meetings or telephone calls between attorneys and clients
• Receiving and routing incoming telephone calls
• Receiving and routing incoming mail, and sending outgoing mail
• Organization, review, and electronic management of discovery
• Gather, review, and maintain various records
• Delivering and collecting documents from courthouse
• Performing other secretarial and paralegal functions as assigned

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience with a range of $42,601 to $83,918.

Benefits include health insurance, 403(b) plan contribution, life insurance, etc. Direct deposit of pay is required. All positions are at-will and are subject to the availability of funding.

FDSW is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age, are encouraged to apply.