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    Legal Secretary - Dallas, United States - Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

    Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
    Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas Dallas, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job DescriptionPOSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

    POSITION: Legal Secretary (Full-Time)

    CLOSING DATE: Position Immediately Available and Closed When Filled

    LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote – Dallas, Texas

    OVERVIEW: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a dynamic, self-starting individual who has vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law to fill a legal secretary position in its Dallas office.

    DESCRIPTION: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides high-quality free civil legal services to low-income persons in 114 counties in North and West Texas.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A legal secretary provides support for multiple full-time staff attorneys including general secretarial support, correspondence, legal pleadings, filing and providing translation and interpretation in the delivery of services to our clients. Other responsibilities include:

    • Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation Act and regulations, as well as with LANWT's policies and procedures.
    • General secretarial support, especially preparing legal documents and correspondence through typing and transcribing. Accurate proofreading of correspondence, pleadings, and reports in draft and final form.
    • Proficient and accurate use of MS Word processing software, databases and LANWT's electronic case management system.
    • Filing, copying, mail distribution, answering telephones, maintaining legal files and client records, including tickler systems, calendaring and time-keeping system.
    • File legal papers/pleadings at the courthouse or through e-filing, including setting hearing dates, and interacting with court staff, opposing parties and clients.
    • Client interviews by phone and in person. Provide back-up for other support personnel as needed, including office mail, telephone duties and other legal assistance as requested.
    • Translating for clients who speak a different language than their advocate (if applicable).
    • Monitoring and accurately maintaining case status through electronic case management system.
    • Maintain phone log, visitor log, and intake schedule as required.
    • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism toward clients, visitors, and other employees at all times.
    • Performance of any other duties which may from time-to-time be assigned by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director and Chief Executive Officer.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
    • Fluent in Spanish – both verbal and written is preferred.
    • Prior law office experience in the capacity of secretarial support is preferred.
    • Ability to communicate and interact in a professional and courteous manner with a diverse population, including office personnel, applicants/clients, vendors, and other professional contacts.
    • Candidate must be detail oriented, efficient, organized and self-motivated.
    • Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Excellent computer skills with use of Microsoft products preferred.
    • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all duties.
    • Ability to engage in occasional work-related travel.
    • Excellent attendance record.

    SALARY: Current entry-level salary for a new attorney is $33,000 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on applicant's years of experience.

    BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental, and life insurance.

    Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and three professional references during the application process.

    LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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