Assistant to the Managing Attorney - Nacogdoches, TX

Socket.dev; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

CLE & Development

Loan Repayment Assistance

FSA

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lone Star Legal Aid in Nacogdoches seeks an Assistant to the Managing Attorney to support daily office operations, answer calls, prepare and type legal documents, schedule hearings, maintain filing systems, and greet clients.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm, strong client service skills, the ability to work under pressure, and bilingual abilities are preferred; reliable transportation is required for travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of at least 60 wpm.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• General office and secretarial duties in the unit; answer calls, route messages, type documents, schedule hearings, and maintain filing system.
• Prepare and file legal documents, greet clients, post mail, and support reception area; assist attorneys as needed.

Skills

Typing 60 wpm

Client service

Work under pressure

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Assistant to the Managing Attorney (NAC JP# 017-2026) for its Nacogdoches Branch Office.

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.

Summary of Responsibilities and Duties:

The AMA candidate carries out general office and secretarial duties in the assigned unit. The AMA 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; and monitors unit or office reception area.

Other Duties (As required by Unit or Branch Office)

The AMA conducts preliminary client eligibility screening; 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; and is responsible for performing secretarial duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Skills and Experience:

This position requires a typing speed of at least 60 words per minute; strong client service orientation; and ability to work under pressure. Bilingual preferred.

Location: Nacogdoches Branch Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the counties served by this office.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision — 100% Employer-Paid Options Available

Generous Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Contribution

Continuing Education (CLE) & Professional Development

Professional Development

Loan Repayment Assistance (Attorneys & Law Graduates Only)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paternal & Family Leave

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.