Legal Secretary HCPB- Hybrid Remote

3 weeks ago

Dallas, United States Legal Aid of Northwest Texas Full time

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

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

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