Judicial Assistant/Paralegal

United States Federal Judiciary • Phoenix, AZ

374d • $56,709 - $75,783 • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. District Court is seeking a Judicial Assistant/Paralegal to provide executive-level administrative support and legal assistance to Judge Sharad H. Desai. This role involves managing daily office activities, performing secretarial and paralegal duties, and interacting with lawyers and the public on behalf of the judge. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the chambers staff to support the judge's judicial responsibilities.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English.
• Progressively responsible general clerical or secretarial experience.
• Specialized experience as a principal office assistant dealing with law-related matters.
• Education above high school level may substitute for experience.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year college degree.
• A paralegal certificate.
• Significant legal secretarial, paralegal, or court clerk experience.
• Experience managing an office and exercising independent judgment.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized law school.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Judge in daily activities of the office.
• Perform administrative management and secretarial duties.
• Handle legal and related paralegal tasks as assigned by the Judge.
• Assist in the day-to-day conduct of court business.
• Interact with lawyers and members of the public on behalf of the Judge.
• Maintain a pleasant and positive attitude while representing the Judge's office.

Benefits

• Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program with shared costs.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package designed for federal employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED