Intake Assistant - Houston, TX
Lone Star Legal Aid•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks an Intake Assistant for its Houston 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
- 2 years law office related experience
- Good file processing skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Interviewing skills
- Assessment skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and mathematics
- Data entry skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliable transportation to travel throughout the counties served by LSLA
Nice To Haves
- 1 year college
- Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills
Responsibilities
- Interviews clients
- Prepare documents which assist attorneys
- Researches law
- Investigates facts
- Performs case related clerical tasks necessary for processing files for opening and closing
- Screens applicants for eligibility by telephone and in person
- Performs computer and standard legal research including title searches, and prior case research
- Files documents with courts, administrative agencies, and other tribunals
- Schedules client appointments
- Collects, delivers, and serves legal documents
- Assists case handlers with biographic data collection, photocopies, and faxes documents
- Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Intake
- Assures the privacy of clients and exhibits a high degree of professional standard
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Paid Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
