Mil Mujeres Legal Services – Dallas - Texas

Mil Mujeres Legal Services, a Non-Profit organization is looking for a full-time on-site Legal Administrative Assistant in Dallas

About the Organization:

Mil Mujeres Legal Services is a nonprofit organization focusing on immigration benefits for survivors of violent crimes and their families. We offer immigration legal services to the low-income community who have been victims of violent crimes within the United States. Our primary focus is gender-based crime survivors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct intakes and meetings, answer phone calls, and support clients' appointments at the office;
• Communicate with clients, employees, and others to answer questions, address complaints, and explain information and all case-related queries;
• Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.;
• Handle, open, and distribute regular and electronic incoming and outgoing mail and other materials and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations;
• Prepare, and enter correspondence and legal documents, such as forms, cover letters, affidavits, and proofread documents to ensure compliance with legal procedures used; Ensure efficient and effective administrative information and assistance.
• Develop contacts with referral source sites within the assigned area resulting in new candidates;
• Prepare essential documentation, including memos, reports, and other forms of communication as well as prepare and format legal and management reports.
• Work collaboratively with local agencies, consulates, and organizations to provide “Know Your Rights” presentations and outreach services;
• Attend weekly consulates, conduct “Know Your Rights” presentations, surveys, and intakes, and assist the community.

Requirements:

• An associate's degree in office administration may be preferred;
• Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English);
• 0-1 year of experience in entry-level positions and customer service;
• Interest in enthusiastically working with immigrant law. Strong and proven work ethic and vocation working with vulnerable populations;
• Ability to grasp and interpret legal documents work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Fast learner, Self-starter, team-oriented, highly organized and detail-oriented. Strong communication skills and empathy;
• Familiarity with productivity tools and email systems like Google Workspace, Gmail, and Office.

Application Process:

Apply through Indeed attaching your updated resume.

Next steps:

Once your complete application is received, we will evaluate your qualifications. If you are among the candidates found minimally qualified, your application will be referred for a first online interview.

Probationary Period: The candidate selected is required to serve a probationary trial period of a month.

Work mode: Position 100% on-site.

Address: 1220 River Bend Drive Suites 106 & 108, Dallas, TX,75247

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CDT

Salary: The current entry salary is $ 30,000 annually, 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

Salary commensurate on experience. Benefits include access to therapy, language lessons, Seniority time off, and a paid day off on your birthday.

PTO – Vacation, personal, sick, and most holidays; professional development opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person