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Lummi Indian Business Council Legal Assistant I (Prosecutors) in Bellingham, Washington
JOB SUMMARY: The Legal Assistant I works with the Tribal Prosecutor and the Deputy Tribal Prosecutor and is responsible for performing a variety of law related clerical and administrative functions to facilitate effective operations in support of the prosecutors. BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Annual, Sick Leave, Lummi Fitness Center Membership and 17 Paid Holidays. After successfully completing 90 day orientation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or GED required. • Bachelor of Arts or associate degree preferred. • Experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Paralegal or similar law-related position preferred. • Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License and meet eligibility requirements for tribal insurance. • Lummi/Native American/Veteran preference policy applies. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, and other related duties as assigned. 1. Perform legal tasks and support functions with minimal supervision. 2. Monitor and prioritize workflow, including but not limited to keeping accurate records, tracking case activity and word processing. 3. Prepare correspondence for mailing. 4. File and record court documents or other official documents. 5. Monitor court calendars and pull the case files in advance of the court dates. 6. Organize and maintain files according to the established office systems, policies, and procedures. 7. Answer the telephone, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages. 8. Reception duties, including walk-in inquiries, appointments, visitors, and others. 9. Schedule meetings, depositions, and interviews. 10. Attend meetings and take notes on behalf of attorneys as requested. 11. Receive, log, read, sort and route correspondence to appropriate attorney. 12. Drive and travel locally as directed and in accordance with the Lummi Nation policies and procedures to complete tasks. 13. Other duties as assigned. TO APPLY: To obtain a Lummi Indian Business Council (LIBC) application go to: https://www.lummi- nsn.gov/widgets/JobsNow.php or request by e-mail libchr@lummi-nsn.gov For more information contact the HR front desk (360) 312-2023. Submit LIBC application, cover letter, resume & reference letters no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date listed above. If listing degrees or certifications include copies. Mailing Address: 2665 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226. Human Resource Fax number: 360-380-6991.