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Organization name: 
Federal Defender Program, Inc.
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

Paralegals provide a range of in-depth case analysis and litigation support at all stages of federal criminal proceedings. A
successful candidate must demonstrate personal and professional integrity and a commitment to helping indigent accused
persons. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage and assist teams with isolating, organizing, and summarizing case related documents while maintaining a
searchable electronic case file;
• Assist attorneys in client meetings and aid in the summary and review of discovery when needed;
• Organize, format, index, review, and summarize complex discovery materials, including electronic documents and
physical evidence;
• Work with trial team to identify best methods and use of litigation support technology for the review analysis, and
organization of voluminous discovery, records, and electronically stored information (ESI) on a case-by-case basis;
• Coordinate with attorneys to develop and oversee the workflow and ensure that the chosen technology is properly
communicated to the team and effectively utilized;
• Prepare demonstrative evidence and exhibits for pleadings and court proceedings;
• Provide litigation support for attorneys including managing exhibits, organizing witness documents, and using
presentation software such as PowerPoint and Trial Director.

Requirements: 

To qualify for this position, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum
of three (3) years of specialized paralegal experience. Candidates should be proficient in using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft
Office 365 (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint). They should also have exceptional technology skills, particularly with
litigation support software such as CaseMap, dtSearch, TrialDirector, and experience with eDiscovery review platforms such
as Everlaw, Casepoint, and Relativity. Proficiency in digital forensic tools such as Cellebrite Reader, Magnet AXIOM, and FTK
Imager. A thorough understanding of legal terminology, federal court procedures, and the rules governing evidentiary
hearings, trials, and sentencing proceedings is essential.

To apply: 

https://www.cognitoforms.com/FederalDefenderProgram/TrialUnitParalegalFe...

Notes: 
• Equal Opportunity Employer: FDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, marital or parental status, or any other protected characteristic. • Non-Tolerance for Discrimination and Harassment: FDP does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any personnel decisions or workplace interactions. • Nonprofit Employees: Employees of the Federal Defender Program are not federal employees. The Federal Defender Program, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation funded by the Judiciary. • Drug-Free Workplace: FDP is a drug-free workplace. • Funding Contingency: This position is contingent upon the availability of federal funding.
Submission deadline: 
Thursday, February 5, 2026

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