Legal Secretary HCPB- Hybrid Remote

ZipRecruiter; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas seeks a Legal Secretary for its Dallas office. This full-time position involves supporting attorneys, preparing legal documents, and conducting client interviews. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish and possess strong organizational skills. Benefits include paid leave and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Holidays

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish (verbal and written) required.
• Prior law office secretarial experience preferred.
• Experience in bankruptcy and/or tax law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for multiple full-time staff attorneys.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct client interviews by phone and in person.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Computer

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

LANWT’s case management system

Job description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:

Legal Secretary HCPB – (Full-Time Position)

CLOSING DATE:

Position Immediately Available and Closed When Filled

LOCATION:

Hybrid Remote – Dallas, Texas

OVERVIEW:

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a dynamic, self-starting individual with vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law to fill a legal secretary position with the Housing, Consumer & Public Benefits Unit in its Dallas office.

DESCRIPTION:

LANWT is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides high-quality free civil legal services to low-income persons across 114 counties in North and West Texas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide support for multiple full-time staff attorneys, including secretarial support, correspondence, legal pleadings, filing, and translation/interpretation services.
2. Ensure compliance with the Legal Services Corporation Act, regulations, and LANWT policies.
3. Prepare legal documents and correspondence, type and transcribe, and proofread for accuracy.
4. Proficiently use MS Word, databases, and LANWT’s case management system.
5. File legal papers at courthouses or via e-filing, set hearing dates, and communicate with court staff, opposing parties, and clients.
6. Conduct client interviews by phone and in person; provide backup support as needed.
7. Translate for clients when applicable.
8. Maintain case status and legal files electronically and physically.
9. Maintain logs, schedules, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
10. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
2. Fluent in Spanish (verbal and written) – required.
3. Prior law office secretarial experience preferred.
4. Experience in bankruptcy and/or tax law is a plus.
5. Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
6. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain professionalism.
7. Willingness to travel occasionally.
8. Excellent attendance record.

SALARY:

Starting at $35,640 per year, with potential increases based on experience.

BENEFITS:

Includes paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references.

EEO STATEMENT:

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.