Paralegal A | El Paso
About The Position
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) seeks a Paralegal A to support its work providing free legal services across a variety of practice areas, which may include Consumer, Housing, Immigration, Public Benefits, Employment, and Family. This is an in-person position at the assigned office location in El Paso, Texas. The paralegal’s work helps ensure eligible clients receive timely legal assistance, thorough case preparation, and meaningful representation. The role involves client intake and communication, case investigation and document preparation under attorney supervision, hearing and deadline tracking, community legal education, and translation and interpretation. The paralegal may work with clients and communities across TRLA’s service area and perform other related duties as assigned by Team Managers and attorneys.
Requirements
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Verbal, reading, and writing skills sufficient to comprehend administrative law manuals and adequately advocate on behalf of clients.
Nice To Haves
- College degree or equivalent paralegal experience.
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team of attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and staff located throughout TRLA’s 68-county service area.
- Ability to manage high-volume urgent deadlines.
- Valid driver’s license; some travel is required.
- Dedication to serving low-income, vulnerable, and underserved populations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct client intakes, eligibility screenings, and substantive interviews in person and through telephone and video systems.
- Maintain regular client communication through meetings, calls, and written correspondence, keeping clients informed about case developments and deadlines.
- Coordinate with team members and stakeholders on client communications, appointments, case activities, and administrative processes.
- Conduct follow-up and fact investigation, including gathering evidence, requesting records, and researching applicable law.
- Interview clients and witnesses and draft declarations and statements.
- Under attorney supervision, prepare forms and legal documents, including interview preparation materials, motions, administrative-agency filings, and other affirmative filings.
- Gather and organize evidence, including medical and mental health records.
- Interview clients, witnesses, family members, and other contacts to develop the factual record.
- Assist attorneys with case strategy development and hearing preparation.
- Schedule, organize, and facilitate attorney-client meetings.
- Present legal education and know-your-rights materials, including rights advisories, procedural guides, and orientation presentations.
- Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records in compliance with program standards.
- Provide document translation and interpretation services for clients.
- Provide legal information and referrals to individuals who are not accepted for direct representation.
- Attend community group meetings and educational forums to conduct intake and provide community legal education presentations.
- Track hearing dates, filing deadlines, and other critical case milestones to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned by Team Managers and attorneys.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
