Legal Secretary-Expunction-Hybrid/Remote

Legal Aid of Northwest Texas • Dallas, TX

236d • $35,640 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 with the Statewide Expunction Project. LANWT 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Fluent in Spanish - both verbal and written is required.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 clients.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation Act and regulations, as well as with 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.
• 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.
• Conduct 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.
• Translate for clients who speak a different language than their advocate (if applicable).
• Monitor and accurately maintain 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.
• Perform any other duties which may from time-to-time be assigned by the Managing Attorney, Deputy Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Vacation and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED