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Paralegal or Judicial Assistant to District Judge
U.S. Courts · Posted 1 days ago
Hybrid Saint Thomas, VI $50K – $97K Apply by Sep 25, 2026 General Legal And Kindred Administration ESTJ Operations
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Provides administrative and law-related support to a United States District Judge and chambers staff. Performs legal research, proofreading, document preparation, case management, calendar coordination, travel administration, records maintenance, and liaison functions. Ensures efficient chambers operations while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance with court policies and procedures.
What You'll Do
- →Perform administrative duties using computer applications to prepare documents and correspondence.
- →Receive, screen, and answer phone calls.
- →Receive and assist visitors.
- →Respond to basic questions related to the status and scheduling of cases.
- →Review legal documents as assigned by the judge for completeness and accuracy.
- →Conduct legal research using source material or the internet.
- →Proofread legal drafts for completeness and accuracy.
- →Check legal citations for accuracy using legal research tools.
- →Search court records and briefs to verify facts and quotes.
- →Serve as chambers liaison to the general public and internal and external agencies such as the Administrative Office of U.S.
- →Courts, Office of the United States' Attorney, U.S.
- →Marshal's Office, Office of the Federal Public Defender and the U.S.
- →General Services Administration.
- →Arrange and manage the judge's calendar and travel logistics.
Requirements
- ✓Citizen or eligible to work in the United States Required to use Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll Adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees Judicial Assistant: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- ✓College coursework, a bachelor's degree, or education in a legal or paralegal curriculum may be substituted for qualifying experience in accordance with Judiciary qualification standards.
- ✓Paralegal: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or a paralegal certificate from an accredited paralegal program required.
- ✓A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree may qualify an individual for placement at higher grade levels in accordance with Judiciary qualification standards.
Benefits
- ★Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays; Retirement (FERS); Thrift Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Work Life Services; Workers' Compensation Program; and Employee Wellness Program.
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