PARALEGAL A | Economic and Social Justice Team

PARALEGAL A | Economic and Social Justice Team
Sinton

$39840 - $53230 / year

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) seeks a full-time Paralegal A in Sinton, Texas to work with clients to address issues important to the community and the surrounding TRLA service area including, but not limited to government benefit issues, and various social justice issues.   

  The primary duties and activities of Paralegal A 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 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 written documents and oral communications in Spanish and English; 

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

Prepare administrative reports required by TRLA; 

Any other duties required by the branch, office or team manager. 

All candidates should include in the application materials a reference to all prior work experience to aid with the placement on TRLA’s salary scale.

TRLA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

At TRLA, we are committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.