Legal Assistant

ACLU FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC • , TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The ACLU of Texas seeks a full-time legal assistant to provide strategic support and coordination for the Legal Department. They will assist in the identification, research, investigation, and response to civil liberties and civil rights violations. Additionally, they will help manage legal filings and administrative support for the Department. This position requires a self-directed, highly organized person with energy, initiative, and enthusiasm.

Requirements

• Commitment to civil rights and civil liberties.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle a variety of tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Well organized, efficient, and highly motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work in a fast-paced workplace, including working nights and weekends when necessary.
• Knowledge of diverse groups, experience working with a multicultural workforce.
• Sensitivity and appreciation of cultural differences is required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking and writing proficiency preferred.
• Houston based location is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in case management, including maintenance of client relationships, court records and electronic files.
• Anticipate and identify litigation tasks in case management including but not limited to calendaring and case files.
• Conduct factual investigations related to potential civil rights violations, including handling on-site interviews and witness development.
• Assist with discovery, including preparing discovery requests and responses, as appropriate.
• Assist with drafting legal letters, FOIA and Public Information Act requests, and other correspondence, as appropriate, and managing responses.
• Perform general administrative work, including preparing documents for filing in court, assisting with finalizing motions, cite-checking, proof reading, and using PACER and Westlaw.
• Oversee management of intake process, including coordinating weekly intake review and data entry.
• Lead recruitment for intake interns and manage intake internship program.
• Prepare reports including but not limited to metrics and maintain docket.

Benefits

• generous paid time off policy
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• life and long-term disability insurance
• generous paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level