Job Description
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. 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. 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 bolthires 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. Benefits • Paid sick leave • Vacation and holidays • Retirement plan • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance Apply tot his job