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POSITION: Legal Secretary HCPB– (Full-Time Position)
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 with the Housing, Consumer & Public Benefits Unit in its Dallas office.
DESCRIPTION: 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.
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:
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
- Prior bankruptcy and/ or tax law experience 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.
SALARY: Current entry-level salary 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 a list of professional references during the application process.
LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
