Assistant to the Managing Attorney - Nacogdoches, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid•Nacogdoches, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Assistant to the Managing Attorney for its Nacogdoches Branch Office. LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of low-income Texans through advocacy, legal representation, and community education to ensure equal access to justice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
Strong client service orientation.
Ability to work under pressure.
Reliable transportation to travel throughout the counties served by this office.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Carries out general office and secretarial duties in the assigned unit.
Answers the telephone, takes accurate messages and/or routes callers to voice mail.
Prepares and types legal documents, reports, and attorney and office correspondence.
Schedules appointments and sets up hearings.
Develops and maintains an accurate systematic filing system.
Photocopies documents.
Posts and distributes mail and fax transmissions.
Greets visitors, clients, and applicants.
Monitors unit or office reception area.
Conducts preliminary client eligibility screening.
Maintains unit petty cash.
Maintains cost of court receipt book.
Orders unit supplies.
Transcribes documents from dictation or audio tape.
Interprets legal documents and correspondence (if bilingual).
Serves as a Notary Public.
Maintains office library.
Performs secretarial duties as assigned.