Job Details

LEGAL SECRETARY

LOCATION: Flagstaff Arizona

DNA - People's Legal Services (“DNA”) is committed to providing high quality legal services to persons living in poverty on the Navajo, Hopi and Jicarilla Apache Reservations, and in parts of Northern Arizona, Northwest New Mexico, and Southern Utah.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational requirements are a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of general secretarial experience. Applicants must be proficient in typing and filing, able to operate dictating machines and computer systems. Preference will be given to those with legal secretarial experience. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, with high preference given to those bilingual in Navajo, Hopi, Spanish, or another relevant language. Applicants must have acceptable references.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Reports to the Director of Central Intake.


• Types, proofreads, and cite-checks pleadings, correspondence, memoranda and other documents. Makes first drafts of simple pleadings and standard letters on her/his own.


• Makes travel arrangements for staff and can complete travel expense statements for staff.


• Prepares and maintains client files.


• Interprets for staff and clients as needed.


• Substitutes for absent support staff.


• Operates copier, word processor, and computer.


• Ensures intake information is properly entered in computerized intake program.


• Prepares and mails outgoing mail and picks up and distributes incoming mail. Keeps mail log.


• Performs receptionist duties as assigned.

SALARY: $38,104 - $48,024

BENEFITS: The position we are offering comes with benefits, including paid federal and Navajo Nation holidays, 10 sick days per year, two weeks paid vacation per year (which increases over time), low-cost health insurance for you and your dependents, no-cost dental insurance for you, and a fully paid $60,000 life insurance policy. You may join our 401(k)-retirement plan. DNA offers a 3% non-match 401(k) contribution for all employees.

WHAT TO SUBMIT: Employment Application (found at ), Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts and (Writing Sample-Attorneys only), upon request.

HOW TO APPLY: Email: ...@dnalegalservices.org | Direct: 928-###-#### ext. 5640 Cell: 928.###.#### Fax: 928.###.#### (Faxed documents accepted)

Preference is given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants. DNA requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. DNA will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Salary/Compensation: $38,104 - $48,024 per year