Paralegal Non-Capital Habeas

The Federal Public Defender, District of Nevada is now accepting applications for a Paralegal position in the Non-Capital Habeas Unit. This is a full-time position based in Las Vegas. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Applicants should have experience in the criminal justice field and possess good writing skills. Other duties include but are not limited to: gathering records; reviewing, organizing and managing voluminous case files; preparing memoranda and legal pleadings; coding and database entry; and providing support to attorneys and other team members at all stages of the proceedings. Applicants should have a working knowledge of the criminal justice system. Applicants must be team oriented and feel comfortable working with different types of people. Computer literacy is required.  Familiarity with federal habeas corpus and the document management program, e.g., Eclipse, is a plus. Some travel is required.

A minimum of three years’ relevant experience is required. Possession of a related bachelor or associate degree is preferred. Applicants must also possess the necessary initiative, ingenuity, attention to detail, and judgment needed to perform the duties outlined. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.