The successful candidate will serve as Opt-In IT & Litigation Support Administrator. Reporting to the Computer Systems Administrator (CSA), the Term Assistant Computer Systems Administrator (ACSA) is a dynamic position supporting stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting and developing networks and computer systems in a client-server environment. Providing technical infrastructure support, specialized database management, and secure remote-access solutions for incoming local and remote defense teams. This position will involve managing large volumes of digitized historical state-court records, maintaining secure local litigation-support tools, configuring hardware and software for specialized capital teams, and supporting high-stakes courtroom presentations.
In addition to traditional system support, the office is adopting and developing innovative, in-house AI technologies and workflows that further support the case lifecycle for our clients. The applicant should be familiar with services and hardware that support use of local AI tools.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field, along with relevant technical certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+/Security+, Microsoft Certified Professional, or e-discovery certifications), is strongly preferred. Candidates must have at least two years of specialized IT support experience, preferably in a law firm, public defense office, court, or other legal environment.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Office 365/Microsoft 365 administration, and enterprise
network security.
• Hands-on experience supporting litigation technologies, e-discovery processing platforms, and trial presentation
software, including Relativity, CaseMap, Eclipse, TrialDirector, Adobe Acrobat Pro, or similar systems.
• Strong proficiency in mobile device management, VPN and secure remote-access configurations, audiovisual
technology, and encrypted data storage.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and sound technical judgment, with the ability to diagnose problems efficiently and
train legal staff on technology platforms.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to manage competing technical priorities in a fast-paced environment
with demanding statutory deadlines.
• Knowledge of AI tools, machine learning concepts, automation, AI-assisted workflows, and services leveraging AI specific
workflows and applications, such as:
o Docker, vLLM, WhisperX, ollama, OpenWebUI, n8n, RAG, LLMs
• SAN/NAS storage and backup appliance administration, maintenance and support.
To apply for this specialized term position, please email a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references in a single combined PDF document with the subject line “Term ACSA - Opt-In IT” to Federal Public Defender Dumaka Shabazz at [email protected].
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position is open until filled. No phone calls, please.

