Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Legal Secretary (LNG JP# 014-2025) 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 This worker carries out general office and secretarial duties in the assigned unit. Answers the department/unit telephone, type correspondence and reports, maintains department, unit, or office files. Principle Duties 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, sets up hearings and gives information to callers; develops and maintains accurate, systematic filing system of all documents dealing with the department/unit, including setting up case files; photocopies documents; posts and distributes mail and fax transmissions; greets unit or office visitors, clients, and applicants; and monitors unit or office reception area. Other Duties (As required by Unit or Branch Office) Conducts preliminary client eligibility screening; maintains department, unit, or office petty cash, in absence of AMA (Assistant to the Managing Attorney); maintains cost of court receipt book; orders department, office, or unit supplies in absence of AMA; transcribes documents from dictation or audio tape; if bilingual, interprets when required by Managing Attorney; serves as a Notary Public; maintains office library; and responsible for performing secretarial duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Education High School Graduate or equivalent. Minimum Skills and Experience This position requires typing skills of at least 55 words per minute. Strong client service orientation. Ability to work under pressure. Bilingual preferred. Location: Longview Branch Office. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation to meet and collect documents from clients. Benefits Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision — 100% Employer-Paid Options Available Generous Paid Leave & Holidays Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Contribution Continuing Education (CLE) & Professional Development Professional Development Loan Repayment Assistance (Attorneys & Law Graduates Only) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paternal & Family 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.