Assistant to the Managing Attorney - Longview, TX
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Overview
Job Description
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Assistant to the Managing Attorney (LNG JP# 003-2025) for its Longview 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 responsible for performing secretarial duties as assigned.
Requirements
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: Longview Branch Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the counties served by this office.
Benefits
Medical Benefits
Paid 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.
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