Assistant to the Managing Attorney

Job overview

The Assistant to the Managing Attorney role is onsite in Nacogdoches, TX; compensation is not specified. The position is based in Lone Star Legal Aid’s Nacogdoches Branch Office, supporting its work to advance civil rights and access to justice for low-income Texans. The role provides office and secretarial support to the assigned unit, helping attorneys and clients through document preparation, scheduling, communications, filing, and reception. Depending on branch needs, duties may also include preliminary eligibility screening and other administrative tasks.

What you'll do

• Answer and route telephone calls
• take accurate messages
• prepare and type legal documents, reports, and correspondence
• schedule appointments and hearings
• maintain filing systems
• photocopy documents
• distribute mail and fax transmissions
• greet visitors, clients, and applicants
• monitor reception
• and, as required by the unit or branch, conduct preliminary eligibility screening, maintain petty cash and court-cost receipt records, order supplies, transcribe documents, interpret legal documents if bilingual, serve as a notary, and maintain the office library.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant to the managing attorney

legal administrative support

legal documents

scheduling

client service

reception

nacogdoches tx

lone star legal aid

full-time

high school diploma or equivalent

60 wpm typing

medical, dental and vision

paid leave and holidays

retirement contribution

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision options with 100% employer-paid options available
• paid leave and holidays
• retirement plan with 6% employer contribution
• continuing education and professional development
• flexible spending account
• paternal and family leave. Loan repayment assistance is limited to attorneys and law graduates.

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent and typing at least 60 words per minute; bilingual ability is preferred. Reliable transportation is required to travel throughout the counties served by the office.

About the employer

Lone Star Legal Aid is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.