Legal Assistant (Office Automation)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Salary: $65148 – $84689/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-11
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

Similar Open Positions

Job Summary

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Key Responsibilities

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for Civil Division and Social Security appeals and provide the spectrum of technical legal assistance work. Typical work assignments will include: Acting as liaison with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Clerk's Office and Operations Help Desk. Maintaining the master appellate calendar for Civil and Social Security Appeals.

Having familiarity with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Ninth Circuit Rules relating to civil appeals to ensure that all pleadings, excerpts of record, and correspondence filed in the Ninth Circuit comply with all applicable rules. Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, including complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels. Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation.

Assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Contact

Karla.Castillo@usdoj.gov · (213) 894-7611

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $65148 – $84689/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

Related Searches

Legal Assistant (Office Automation), Legal Assistant (Office Automation) jobs, Legal Assistant (Office Automation) careers, apply Legal Assistant (Office Automation), Legal Assistant (Office Automation) in Los Angeles, Legal Assistant (Office Automation) jobs Los Angeles, Legal Assistant (Office Automation) in California, Legal Assistant (Office Automation) jobs California, jobs in Los Angeles, careers in Los Angeles, jobs in California, federal jobs in California, government jobs California, jobs near Los Angeles, California, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys jobs, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys careers, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys Los Angeles, Department of Justice, Department of Justice jobs, Legal Assistance, Legal Assistance jobs, USAJOBS Legal Assistance, fed internal search jobs, Other clearance jobs

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government