Legal Secretary

About This Role

Support CRLA's employment law practice by drafting legal correspondence, maintaining records, and managing administrative tasks to advocate for the rights of low-wage workers in rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Draft a variety of legal correspondence, forms, petitions, pleadings, motions, and discovery and informational material.
• Type, review, and independently compose outgoing correspondence, ensuring proper processing order and grammatical correctness.
• File documents with the court and stay updated with changes in local court rules and procedural requirements for litigation.
• Maintain records relating to legal matters in process and ensure legal requirements and deadlines are met.
• Perform secretarial duties such as setting up and/or maintaining filing systems and appointment calendars.
• Answer inquiries over the phone or in person and manage secretarial and administrative details with minimum direction.
• Operate a variety of office machines.
• Input case and project information into CMS, including time records, calendaring, and other information as directed.
• Provide support to and work closely with the CEI Administrative Legal Secretary as needed.
• Assist with library maintenance.

Requirements

• 1+ years of legal secretarial experience or equivalent
• Type 55-60 w.p.m.
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Windows, WordPerfect, Microsoft Office Suite, Table of Authorities
• Internet & email skills
• Ability to learn data entry and correctly enter information into CRLA’s case management system
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and obtain proficiency in all office equipment functions such as copiers, fax, and scanners
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, clients, and community organizations
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality at all times
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary or equivalent experience providing administrative support

Nice to Have

• Experience working with low-income families and communities
• Experience in a non-profit legal services environment
• Prior experience in legal services

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits