Legal Secretary

4 weeks ago

Fort Worth, United States Legal Aid of Northwest Full time
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Legal Secretary - (Full-Time Position)

CLOSING DATE: Position Immediately Available and Closed When Filled

LOCATION: Hybrid Remote -Fort Worth, 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 in its Fort Worth 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 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 family 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

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