Legal Administrative Assistant

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.

Qualifications
Education
Minimum education required:
• Associate’s degree in legal studies or related field OR equivalent work experience.

Experience
Minimum experience required:
• 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.).
• Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive background check.

Preferred Experience:
• 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Familiarity with the Tribe’s Constitution, laws, and culture is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Adept at multi-tasking, have unquestionable integrity, with a commitment to accuracy.
• Organized with unfailing attention to detail and outstanding project management skills.
• High level of comfort/ease interacting with all levels in the Tribe.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Must operate and maintain confidentiality

Essential Duties
• 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.
• Prioritize and determine matters of top priority and handle accordingly.
• Exercise discretion and professionalism when relating sensitive internal and external matters and willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.
• 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.
• Maintain and update electronic and hard copy databases and tracking systems.
• Perform other related duties as required.