Legal Assistant

Overview

The Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Florida is accepting applications for multiple positions of Legal Assistant to be stationed in our Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa offices. The Legal Assistant provides secretarial and clerical support services to the office’s attorneys. Telework is available subject to supervisor determination of office requirements.

• formatting, proofreading, editing and electronic filing of case documents including notices, motions, memoranda, and briefs
• knowing legal terminology, principles, and court procedures
• maintaining client electronic files and case history
• case management under attorney direction
• preparing client correspondence
• maintaining attorneys’ court and office calendars
• scheduling meetings between attorneys and clients
• processing expert contracts, requesting purchase orders, and coordinating expert evaluations with the county jails
• answering general telephone inquiries
• receiving and routing mail
• periodic coverage for the front desk receptionist
• communicating with clients as advised by the attorney
• walking to court to pick-up/deliver documentation
• photocopying, scanning, and shredding
• other case-related duties as assigned
• the Legal Assistant will be assigned to 3-4 attorneys and will be required to assist with overflow coverage when needed
• telework is available subject to supervisor determination of office requirements

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.