TEXAS ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION · 10 hours ago
Legal Secretary - Dallas
US-TX-Dallas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Texas Access to Justice Foundation is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide a variety of legal and administrative support services. This role involves handling grievances against attorneys, managing data entry, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys and investigators with case-related tasks.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Responsible for accurate and timely data entry of incoming grievances and case status update information in case-tracking software and maintains case tracking log(s)
Prepares and edits letters, reports, correspondence and legal documents
Responds to oral and written requests; searches databases and provides information that is appropriate for release to the public
Organizes and maintains computer databases and physical filing systems
Assists attorneys and investigators with document preparation for grievance committee hearings, including the preparation of hearing packets and timely distribution of the same, as necessary
Shares responsibility with other staff as backup receptionist
Performs other responsibilities and conducts special projects as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of three years' experience in administrative office work, preferably in a legal environment or working with confidential information
Requires exceptional interpersonal and business communication skills
Must possess superior accuracy, proofreading and organizational skills
Individual initiative, sound judgment, handle multiple tasks and provide excellent customer service
Ability to problem-solve and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner
Requires technological competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Pro, Zoom, Teams, and Outlook Express
Requires valid Texas driver's license
Preferred
Some college-level courses preferred
Experience using case management software preferred
Ability to speak and translate Spanish helpful
Company
TEXAS ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION
The Texas Access to Justice Foundation is the leading funding source for legal aid in Texas.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase