Paralegal

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

PARALEGAL

April 8, 2024

Location:             Omaha, NE                                222 South 15^th Street, Suite 300N

Salary:                 JS-11 to JS-14                           Omaha, NE 68102

Closing Date:       May 10, 2024                            http://ne.fd.org 

The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nebraska is seeking a full-time Paralegal in our Omaha office. The position will help manage day-to-day operations. The Federal Public Defender operates under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. §3006A, to provide vigorous criminal defense representation to our clients under the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Paralegal provides a range of services to staff attorneys including:

• Drafts legal pleadings ensuring completeness of documents and conformity with pertinent laws, rules, regulations, precedents, policies, and office requirements.
• Assists the attorneys at hearings and Drafts motions and prepares subpoenas for records, witnesses, etcetera.
• Collects, reviews, and organizes discovery and
• Collects client records that can be obtained via online sources, fax,
• Performs all tasks associated with the management of appellate procedures – files notice of appeal, monitors deadlines, orders transcript, prepares records excerpts, drafts, and files appeal motions,
• Provides backup for case management functions such as calendaring and docket
• Performs all other duties as assigned at the requests of staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

• Be a high school graduate.
• Have an established working knowledge of federal criminal law and procedure.
• Possess good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, tact, and a commitment to the representation of indigent persons accused of federal crimes.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills including computer literacy (Windows and Word).
• Be able to take directions and work independently.
• Be a United States citizen, or a person authorized to work in the United States and receive compensation from this

This graded position is full-time with federal benefits and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation including an FBI name and fingerprint check and an IRS tax check. Subject to availability of funds.

Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of an FBI background check. Employees of the Federal Public Defender are members of the judicial branch of government and serve “at will.” Qualified candidates may apply by forwarding a letter of interest and resume with three (3) professional references to: Martin Adams, Administrative Officer, martin_adams@fd.org.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applications must be received by May 10, 2024. This position is subject to the availability of funding.

We are an equal opportunity employer and seek a diverse range of candidates to join our team.