CA – Legal Administrative Assistant – Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians

JOB TITLE:

Legal Administrative Assistant

DEPARTMENT:

Legal Administrative Assistant

SUPERVISOR:

Tribal Administrator

SALARY:

$45,000 – $50,000

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for a skilled Legal Administrative Assistant who performs confidential and complex administrative work, assists in the preparation of legal documentation, prepares correspondence, and aids the Attorney General and the legal department. The Legal Administrative Assistant should have superb organizational skills, a high level of attention to details, and an understanding of legal terminology and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform support to the Attorney General and the legal department in a legal setting.
  • Prepare and format correspondence, legal documentation, and legal papers.
  • Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
  • Ensure compliance with legal regulations.
  • Respond to inquiries and redirect when necessary.
  • Conduct legal research and/or analysis when needed.
  • Schedule meetings and arrange conference or meeting rooms.
  • Must have knowledge of legal documents including pleadings, contracts, and associated ancillary documents.
  • Assist in communication directives, instructions, and assignments to attorneys and department staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate’s degree in legal studies or related field OR equivalent work experience.
  • Candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a legal administrative assistant.
  • Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system.
  • Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc.).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Candidate must have completed or currently be enrolled in an ABA approved Paralegal Certificate Program.
  • Experience in Cultural matters, ICWA matters, Guardianships, Garnishments, Torts, and knowledge of all aspects of Indian law preferred.
  • Legal files and software suites preferred

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