Paralegal

Texas Rio Grande Public Defender • Eagle Pass, TX

45d • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary duties and activities of a Paralegal 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;
Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records, including data entry into client database and other requirements;
Prepare administrative reports required by TRGPD;
Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Possess verbal, reading and writing skills

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records, including data entry into client database and other requirements
• Prepare administrative reports required by TRGPD
• Any other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed