Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Metairie, Louisiana, USA at The Family Place
Job Details
Location: Dallas, TX
Type: Part Time
Hourly Range: $16.35 – $24.52
Position: Legal Admin
Description
The Family Place seeks a part-time, 28 hours per week, Bilingual Legal Assistant.
Work hours:
Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, with a paid 30-minute lunch break.
About The Family Place: The Family Place empowers victims of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, skills for independence, community engagement, and advocacy for social change. We serve victims of domestic violence, helping them become survivors. Our services are free and available in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
Assist in delivering legal services to clients in civil law matters.
Perform day-to-day operations, responsibilities, and legal work under supervision and guidance from The Family Place staff and Legal Aid of Northwest Texas attorneys.
Assist with tasks related to services for clients dealing with domestic violence, adhering to policies and professional standards.
Position Summary
Assist attorneys with civil legal matters for low-income clients.
Conduct initial client interviews.
Draft pleadings, correspondence, and relevant documents.
Research case facts and legal points.
Use calendaring systems for scheduling and deadlines.
Manage data collection, entry, and maintain accurate logs.
Prepare administrative reports and update client files.
Provide translation services between English and Spanish.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and special projects.
Other
Duties
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associates Degree in paralegal studies preferred with legal or social services experience OR a High School Diploma with 5 years of legal assistance experience or equivalent training.
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and clean driving record.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Understanding of legal concepts, procedures, and court requirements.
Proficient in proofreading, software use, and data organization.
Maintain confidentiality and produce accurate documents with a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm.
Proficiency in Word and Excel; familiarity with LANWT and The Family Place software.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel to satellite offices.
Mental and Physical Abilities
Primarily seated work with occasional standing or walking; able to lift less than 25 lbs; extensive computer use.
Working Conditions
Work is performed mainly in an office environment, maintaining client confidentiality.
Essential Functions
This description covers the essential functions but is not exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
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Title: Legal Assistant
Company: The Family Place
Location: Metairie, Louisiana, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
