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Paralegal (Trial Unit)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Asheville, NC
Position Description

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina seeks a Paralegal for the Asheville Trial Unit in Asheville, North Carolina.

About Us: Our mission is important: We are committed to excellence and the quest for justice of the indigent accused, focusing on our clients’ needs with innovation, passion, and through dynamic advocacy.

We recognize that we cannot serve the distinct needs of our clients without assembling a diverse team of dedicated professionals who work and advocate collaboratively on their behalf. We welcome applicants of any race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, and status. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace. For more information about our office, including our office’s Mission, Vision, and Values statements, please visit our website:

This position is located in Asheville, North Carolina, a flourishing mountain city with an eclectic downtown, hundreds of studios and art galleries, a world-class culinary culture, a thriving live music scene, and awe-inspiring scenery and outdoor activities. The Asheville office of the Federal Public Defender is a branch office that serves the 18 furthest Western Counties of North Carolina south to the Tennessee and Georgia borders.

Job Description: The Paralegal works closely and collaboratively with a defense team made up of trial and appellate attorneys, investigators, and administrative staff to support clients at every stage of their federal case. The paralegal will also provide some support to our Appellate Unit. Job responsibilities will include:

  • Discovery management, organization, and analysis, including the use of litigation support technology when necessary to organize large volumes of electronic discovery and digital evidence.
  • Assisting in the preparation, editing, and filing of pleadings, motions and briefs.
  • Drafting routine correspondence and certain stock motions and briefs.
  • Preparing exhibits for hearings/trials/sentencing/appeals.
  • Preparing and managing courtroom presentation.
  • Providing calendaring and docket control support to the attorneys.
  • Maintaining electronic casefiles and databases.
  • Performing other paralegal, clerical or administrative duties, as assigned.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary band for this position is currently $74,678 (JSP 11, Step 1) to $163,514 (JSP 14, Step 10). This is an excepted service position with federal employee benefits, including health and life insurance and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan. We observe Federal holidays and provide generous annual and personal leave. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit).

Conditions of Employment: The employee will be located in the Asheville office full-time, less a reasonable telework schedule. All application information is subject to verification. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and motor vehicle liability insurance. Employment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation, including an FBI name and fingerprint check. A prior criminal conviction is not necessarily disqualifying. Employees are members of the judicial branch and considered “at will” employees.
Posted 2026-02-12

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