Job description

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) seeks a paralegal to provide support to domestic violence/family law attorneys litigating in state court. The paralegal will conduct fact investigation, draft pleadings, discovery, and correspondence, maintain case files, and communicate with courts, counsel, and clients.

PARALEGAL A

The primary duties and activities of a Paralegal II may include the following and any other case-related activities and duties consistent with assisting attorneys in the practice of law:

Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews, which may be in person and by telephone, which interviews may at times take place outside the regular office setting;

Provide basic information and referrals to applicants, including those ineligible for services;

Interview clients and witnesses;

Conduct follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law;

Serve process and subpoenas;

Prepare legal documents;

Oversee legal clinics;

Notarize legal documents;

Attend and participate in community group meetings and educational forums to conduct intake and make community legal education presentations;

Prepare legal educational materials;

Translate;

Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records, including data entry into client database and other requirements;

Obtain eligibility documentation, if required, and enter the eligibility information into the client database.

Follow all procedures to ensure that such information is available to the appropriate casehandlers on a timely basis.

Prepare administrative reports required by TRLA;

Any other duties required by the branch or team manager.

Qualifications:

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Strong writing and communications skills with attention to detail.

Experience in litigation support.

Excellent organization skills including document management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word and Excel.

TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires, consistent with TRLA’s policy and subject to applicable law, a candidate to provide proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.

To apply, complete online application at www.trla.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,840.00 - $50,230.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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