What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Default MnTC Brand?
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, a leader in offering treatment programs to those battling addiction, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill our opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant.
Our mission is to assist teens and adults in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. When you work for MnTC, you're not merely filling a job. You're actively participating in a mission that is alive with purpose! You get the opportunity to see lives, families and dire circumstances transformed. You get to see hope take center stage and come to reality. Imagine ending the work day knowing that what you've done is meaningful, significant and rewarding.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Duties:
- Interview and pre-screen MnTC clients to determine appropriate attorney services;
- Determine and provide to clients' court forms and other paperwork appropriate to client legal issue(s);
- Interface with attorneys to determine correct paperwork and other information required for meeting with attorneys;
- Review client paperwork for accuracy and completeness;
- Prepare clients for meeting with the volunteer attorneys;
- Obtain client records and provide print-outs for attorney review:
- Driving records;
- Court records relating to:
- Outstanding fines (probationary and court)
- Criminal history;
- Driving history;
- Probationary terms and fines; and
- Court-ordered restitution.
- Assist clients with requesting client credit reports in preparation of meeting with attorney;
- Assist clients with requesting criminal records in preparation for meeting with attorney regarding expungement.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills;
- Excellent vocabulary and ability to read and understand high-level information;
- Ability to think on the fly and flexibility to change course under pressure;
- Microsoft Office Skills;
- Basic to intermediate computer skills and ability to learn and use new computer applications;
- Time Management and Task Prioritizing Skills;
- Ability to interact and communicate with diverse personalities; and
- Ability to communicate project progress with all levels of the organization.
