- 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.
- 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.
-
Legal Secretary
2 weeks ago
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas Dallas, United StatesJob Description · 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-star ...
-
Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Vedder Price Dallas, United StatesVedder Price's Dallas office is looking for a Legal Secretary. The Legal Secretary provides support to attorneys and paralegals resulting in a high level of client service; managing extensive and detailed domestic and international travel arrangements; high volume processing of n ...
-
Legal Secretary
1 day ago
Wilson Elser Dallas, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionWilson Elser's Dallas Texas office is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join a fast-paced team. · This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional e ...
-
Legal Secretary
2 weeks ago
Kane Russell Coleman Logan Dallas, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionSalary: · Supportive. Purposeful. Innovative - these are words that our attorneys and staff use to describe Kane Russell Coleman and Logan. · What is the "One Word" you are looking for in an employer? We think you will find it here. · Who We Ar ...
-
legal secretary.6051100
1 week ago
Dallas County Dallas, United StatesBrief Description · Provides routine secretarial support for a unit of attorneys to ensure completion of their work in an efficient and conscientious manner. Utilizes computer knowledge to create forms for documents that are used repeatedly, screens telephone calls, compiles rou ...
-
Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Frontline Source Group Dallas, United StatesFloater Legal Secretary · Our well-respected law firm client in Dallas, Texas is in search of a Legal Secretary Floater to become a pivotal member of their growing team. This is a hybrid opportunity with 1 day remote after initial training period. · Law Firm Profile: · In busine ...
-
Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Frontline Source Group Dallas, United StatesLitigation Legal Secretary · Our well-respected law firm client in Dallas, Texas is in search of a 5+ year Litigation Legal Secretary. This is a hybrid opportunity with 1 day remote after initial training period. · Law Firm Profile: · In business 40+ years · Multi-practice law f ...
-
Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Vedder Price Dallas, United StatesVedder Price's Dallas office is looking for a Legal Secretary. The Legal Secretary provides support to attorneys and paralegals resulting in a high level of client service; managing extensive and detailed domestic and international travel arrangements; high volume processing of n ...
-
Temporary Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Vedder Price Dallas, United StatesVedder Price's Dallas office is looking for a temporary Legal Secretary. The Legal Secretary provides support to attorneys and paralegals resulting in a high level of client service; managing extensive and detailed domestic and international travel arrangements; high volume proce ...
-
Legal Secretary
2 weeks ago
Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas LLP Dallas, United StatesLitigation Legal Secretary needed for mid-size insurance defense firm. Must have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience. Candidates must be organized and able to manage multiple priorities. Duties include: filing of documents in Federal and State Courts, transcription, e ...
-
Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Workway Dallas, United StatesWorkway BancForce is a premier national staffing firm that places qualified job-seeking candidates across the nation in direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary positions across a variety of specialized fields. We pride ourselves in offering a candidate-centric model to assist jo ...
-
Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Archon Resources Dallas, United StatesPosition: Legal Secretary · Type: Direct Hire · Salary: $90K · Location: Downtown Dallas · Schedule: In-Office, Monday-Friday (8-5) · Job Summary: · A high-level Legal Secretary/Office Manager is sought for a burgeoning law firm in Dallas. This full-time, in-office role is situat ...
-
Litigation Legal Secretary
2 weeks ago
Kane Russell Coleman Logan Dallas, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionSalary: · LITIGATION LEGAL SECRETARY · Supportive. Purposeful. Innovative - these are words that our attorneys and staff use to describe Kane Russell Coleman and Logan. · What is the "One Word" you are looking for in an employer? We think you wi ...
-
Litigation Legal Secretary
2 weeks ago
Wegman Dallas, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionOur Dallas client seeks a Legal Secretary with a minimum of 3+ years experience supporting a busy litigation team. Candidates must be self-motivated, committed to excellence in the workplace, and have excellent attention to detail. Candidates must ...
-
Litigation Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
DFM & Associates Dallas, United StatesLarge, global, law firm in Dallas is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to support a high-level Litigation Practice Group Partner, as well as additional attorneys in Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation. This is a highly visible, important administrative support role. (Note: ...
-
Legal Secretary
5 days ago
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Dallas, United StatesGibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm's work is distinguished b ...
-
Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Sidley Austin LLP Dallas, United StatesSummary · Provides litigation and intellectual property lawyers and other legal personnel with executive-level administrative and secretarial assistance and support; ability to proactively manage all aspects of high-level professionals in a fast paced environment; coordinates and ...
-
Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Wegman Dallas, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionOur client located in Dallas, Tx is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary. This Legal Secretary MUST be able to manage the workload with minimal supervision. · Litigation Legal Secretary will provide support to the litigation group including ...
-
Legal Secretary
1 week ago
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Dallas, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionKRCL is looking for an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented self-starter to join the firm as a Corporate Legal Secretary in our Dallas office. The Legal Secretary will work under the supervision of the supervising attorney(s) and provide su ...
-
Legal Litigation Secretary
2 weeks ago
Jobot Dallas, TX, United StatesMedical/Dental/Vision · Short and long term disability · PTO and paid holidays · We are seeking a dynamic and driven Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support to our litigation team, ensu ...
Legal Secretary - Dallas, United States - Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Description
POSITION 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:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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
