Posted on November 2, 2009

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Contract Legal Secretary

Boat People SOS, Inc. (BPSOS) is a national community-based organization serving primarily Vietnamese-American refugees and immigrants with program ranging from community development to legal services. Through its 15 locations, BPSOS provides a web of services to support individuals, families, and communities.

Boat People SOS, Inc. (BPSOS) seeks a legal secretary to support and expand its services to Hurricane Ike survivors. This temporary position is for 1 year.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining attorney calendars
2. Intake new clients;
3. Secretarial and office assistance for legal staff;
4. Filing court documents; and
5. Coordinate with other Hurricane Ike Disaster Case Management Program staff for seamless client services

Goals:

1. Clients receive effective, quality service in a timely, professional manner; and
2. BPSOS is well-represented among public and private agencies;

Requirements:

1. Typing 60 wpm;
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Experience working with immigrant populations
4. English and Vietnamese fluency preferred; and
5. Bicultural background preferred.

Location: Houston TX

To apply: Send cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to:

Human Resources, hr@bpsos.org

BPSOS is an equal opportunity employer!

Find out more by visiting the organization's web site»

Job Type: Legal
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organizations