Legal Secretary - Clute - Lone Star Legal Aid

Description

Job Overview

Lone Star Legal Aid seeks a dedicated Legal Secretary for its Clute Branch Office, supporting the organization's mission to advance civil rights and ensure equal access to justice for low-income Texans.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administrative support, handling general office duties and maintaining accurate records.
• Answer and direct phone calls, type correspondence and reports, and manage filing systems.
• Schedule appointments, set up hearings, and provide critical information to clients and callers.

Additional Duties

• Conduct preliminary client eligibility screenings, manage petty cash, and maintain cost of court receipt books.
• Order supplies, transcribe documents, interpret when required, serve as a Notary Public, and maintain the office library.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent.

• Minimum typing speed: 55 words per minute.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to work under pressure.
• Bilingual preferred.

Location: Clute Branch Office. Reliable transportation is necessary to meet and collect documents from clients.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Paid Leave

Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.