Legal Secretary - Abilene - Legal Aid of Northwest

Description

Legal Secretary Position

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and self-starting individual to fill a legal secretary position in our Abilene office. The ideal candidate will have vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law.

Responsibilities

• Provide general secretarial support for multiple full-time staff attorneys.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation Act and regulations, as well as LANWT's policies and procedures.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence through typing and transcribing.
• Accurate proofreading of correspondence, pleadings, and reports in draft and final form.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

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

Excellent benefits package that includes paid sick leave, vacation and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental, vision and life insurance.