The Kansas Federal Public Defender (FPD) is accepting applications for an assistant discovery coordinator in the Topeka or Wichita office. The Kansas FPD provides legal representation to indigent clients in federal criminal cases and related matters. The FPD values hard work, diversity, teamwork, creativity, flexibility, and fairness.
The Job: We are seeking an assistant discovery coordinator to join our office. The ideal candidate will have experience in discovery management and using litigation support technology to organize, analyze, and prepare cases with large volumes of electronic discovery and digital evidence. This position requires the ability to manage complex, time-sensitive matters with precision and attention to detail. The successful candidate has a strong foundational knowledge of eDiscovery processes and procedures and litigation/trial support. Experience with computer forensics is highly desirable. Spanish Fluency is a plus. Residency requirements can be found here
Requirements. The successful applicant must:
Have a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
Be committed to our mission
Be committed to client confidentiality
Have strong writing and organizational skills
Work well in a team-based collaborative environment
Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Have experience with clipping/editing videos
Have a demonstrated history of producing professional quality work with competing deadlines and evolving priorities
Committed to continuous professional development and acquiring new competencies, especially in emerging technologies such as generative AI
Be familiar with the criminal legal system
Salary and Benefits: The salary ranges from $61,000 to $108,000, depending primarily on experience. The FPD also offers generous benefits:
11 paid holidays
Possible Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Federal Employees Retirement System
Thrift Savings Plan
Health insurance (100+ options)
Dental insurance (16 options)
Vision insurance (10 options)
Life insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefit Program
Long-term & short-term disability
Long-term care
Transportation subsidy
Employee Assistance Program
WorkLife4You (living well)
Sick leave
Annual leave
Nationwide leave transfer program
Worker’s comp
Disability retirement
Family and medical leave
12-weeks paid parental leave
Infant at Work program
Awards (cash, time-off)
How to Apply: Please send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references in a single pdf document to ksfpd@fd.org. Preference will be given to applications received by March 13, 2026. We may fill current and future positions from this position announcement. This position is subject to approval of funding. No phone inquiries.
The Kansas Federal Public Defender is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and dignity are central to our work. We hire without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, or marital or parental status. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment in any personnel decisions or employee interactions.
Requirements
Requirements. The successful applicant must:
Have a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
Be committed to our mission
Be committed to client confidentiality
Have strong writing and organizational skills
Work well in a team-based collaborative environment
Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Have experience with clipping/editing videos
Have a demonstrated history of producing professional quality work with competing deadlines and evolving priorities
Committed to continuous professional development and acquiring new competencies, especially in emerging technologies such as generative AI
Be familiar with the criminal legal system
Job ID: 82782750
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