Legal Assistant

TITLE: Legal Assistant (Part-time) DEPARTMENT: Legal

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares tentative drafts, letters, memoranda and legal documents for use in the preparation of opinions, reports, briefs, contracts and other papers or legal documents.
• Conducts Internet research and legal research in various areas as assigned and obtains legal references and related documents.
• Greets guests and clients in person or on the telephone and answering questions or directing inquiries.
• Assists attorneys by providing information-management support and representing them to clients and other individuals.
• Represents attorneys by communicating on their behalf and obtaining information, following up on delegated assignments, and knowing when to act and when to refer matters to an attorney.
• Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget, tracks expenditures and reviews purchase orders and Requests for Payment.
• Organizes and maintains general and legal files and records of a confidential, complex, or otherwise sensitive nature.
• Maintains appointment schedules, receives visitors and answers phone, and responds or refers accordingly and performs related administrative duties as necessary.
• Maintain office supplies by checking stocks, placing and expediting orders, and evaluating new products.
• Sends letters and arranges service of process for the department.
• Implement, maintain, and administer the department's new contract management software.
• Assist and support staff attorneys with their work as needed.
• Responsible to order and maintain departmental office supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree or certification as a paralegal or related field and three years of experience under the supervision of a practicing attorney or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prefer experience relating to Indian Law and Tribal government.
• Must be detail-oriented and professional.
• Proficiency in Internet research, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related software.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and submit a certified driving record for review.
• Must submit to and successfully complete background investigation.

SUPERVISION:

• Direct supervision by the Attorney General and Chief Deputy Attorney General

SALARY LEVEL:

• Annual salary range: $25.30 – $40.31

Salary

• $25.30 - $40.31/hour