What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Inc.?
TRLA has an opening for a Legal Assistant with placement in Del Rio, TX., to work with the civil division. The candidate should be detail-oriented, punctual, self-driven, able to work on multiple assignments at once, and responsive to the legal needs of low-income persons. The work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus additional hours if occasionally requested to meet deadlines. Working under the supervision of the Office Manager, the primary duties of the legal assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Type, file and handle all clerical office matters for the casehandlers to whom assigned;
- Maintain client files and applications and complete assigned work on case files within the required time frame;
- Make copies of documents as requested;
- Create files for all new cases;
- Notarize documents;
- Maintain office law library;
- Communicate with clients and other lawyers as requested;
- Coordinate schedules and maintain case requirements calendar of casehandlers, as requested;
- Prepare standard pleadings for review by attorneys;
- Set hearings, depositions and other appointments with clients and other attorneys as requested;
- Compose routine correspondence;
- Obtain information from data base and check conflict of interest;
- Answer office telephone as required, and take messages for other staff;
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring that all income mail is distributed to the appropriate parties and that outgoing correspondence is prepared in time and is placed in the appropriate location for mailing;
- Assist in overflow work to ensure smooth office operations;
- Maintain office equipment by replenishing toner in copiers and printers when necessary and refilling copier and printer paper trays as needed; and respond to equipment breakdowns, distracting office conditions and other office conditions requiring management attention;
- Maintain office supply inventory and requisitions supplies and office equipment when necessary;
- Maintain trust accounts according to standard accounting procedures, including typing of trust account checks or receipts or reporting, whichever is assigned by the branch manager; and
- All other secretarial duties as may be requested by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Type minimum of 45 words per minute;
- Experience with word processing;
- Preference given to persons with high school degree or equivalent;
- Minimum of two years secretarial experience; and
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
TRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At TRLA, we are committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,765.00 - $51,220.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,765 - $51,220