Assistant to the Managing Attorney - Belton, TX

Summary of Responsibilities and Duties

• Carries out general office and secretarial duties in the assigned unit.
• Answers the telephone, takes accurate messages and/or routes callers to voice mail.
• Prepares and types legal documents, reports, and attorney and office correspondence.
• Schedules appointments and sets up hearings.
• Develops and maintains an accurate systematic filing system.
• Photocopies documents.
• Posts and distributes mail and fax transmissions.
• Greets visitors, clients, and applicants.
• Maintains unit petty cash.
• Maintains cost of court receipt book.
• Orders unit supplies.
• Transcribes documents from dictation or audio tape.
• If bilingual, interprets legal documents and correspondence.
• Serves as a Notary Public.
• Maintains office library.
• Performs secretarial duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Skills and Experience: Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute; strong client service orientation; ability to work under pressure. Bilingual preferred.

Location

Belton Branch Office.

The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the counties served by this office.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Paid Leave

Company Information

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.

Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.