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Intake Assistant - Houston, TX

Lone Star Legal Aid

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Houston, TX
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Lone Star Legal Aid is hiring an Intake Assistant - Houston, TX. Lone Star Legal Aid, a 501(c)(3) non‑profit law firm dedicated to protecting civil rights of low‑income Texans, is seeking an Intake Assistant for its Houston Branch Office. The role involves interviewing clients, preparing documents, conducting legal research, managing case files, and supporting attorneys while maintaining client privacy and professional standards.

Key focus areas include Interview clients and gather biographic information., Prepare documents that assist attorneys., and Research law and conduct title and prior case searches..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent and Reliable Transportation. Important skills include File Processing, Oral Communication, Interviewing, Assessment, Problem Solving, and English Grammar. Preferred (not required): Bilingual Spanish And English, Spanish Speaking/Writing, and English Speaking/Writing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

File ProcessingOral CommunicationInterviewingAssessmentProblem SolvingEnglish GrammarSpellingMathematicsData EntryBilingual Spanish and EnglishEnglish SpellingAbility to Work Under PressureSpanish Speaking/WritingEnglish Speaking/Writing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent2 Years Law Office Related Experience1 Year CollegeReliable Transportation

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks an Intake Assistant - Houston, TX (JP# HOU 041-2026) for its Houston Branch Office.

LSLA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit law firm and its mission is to protect and advance the civil rights of low-income Texans by providing advocacy, legal representation, and community education that ensure equal access to justice.

Summary of Responsibilities

Interviews clients, prepare documents which assist attorneys, researches law, and investigates facts. Performs case related clerical tasks necessary for processing files for opening and closing. Screens applicants for eligibility by telephone and in person. Performs computer and standard legal research including title searches, and prior case research. Files documents with courts, administrative agencies, and other tribunals. Schedules client appointments. Collects, delivers, and serves legal documents. Assists case handlers with biographic data collection, photocopies, and faxes documents. Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Intake. Assures the privacy of clients and exhibits a high degree of professional standard.

Requirements

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

2 years law office related experience or 1 year college (preferred).

Minimum Skills and Experience

Applicant must also have good file processing and oral communication skills; interviewing, assessment, and problem-solving skills; as well as proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and mathematics; data entry skills; and ability to work under pressure. Bilingual (Spanish & English) speaking/writing skills preferred.

Location: Houston Office. The successful applicant must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the counties served by LSLA.

Benefits

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision — 100% Employer-Paid Options Available

Generous Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Contribution

Continuing Education (CLE) & Professional Development

Professional Development

Loan Repayment Assistance (Attorneys & Law Graduates Only)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paternal & Family Leave

Lone Star Legal Aid is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

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