Legal Secretary - Hybrid Remote
Company: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Location: Denton
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Legal Secretary - (Full-Time
Position)CLOSING DATE: Position Immediately Available and Closed
When FilledLOCATION: Hybrid Remote - Denton, 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 Denton 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.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.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 preferred.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, 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 EMPLOYERVETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Keywords: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Denton , Legal Secretary - Hybrid Remote, Administration, Clerical , Denton, Texas
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