Paralegal A | Operation Lonestar (OLS) Special Project

Paralegal A | Operation Lonestar (OLS) Special Project
EAGLE PASS (HYBRID/REMOTE ELIGIBLE)
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) has an opening for a Paralegal to join our new Maverick Operation Lone Star (OLS) team. Our new Maverick OLS team serves indigent clients in Maverick, Dimmit, and Zavala Counties.

The primary duties and activities of a 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;

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

Prepare administrative reports required by TRLA; and

Any other duties required by the branch or team manager.

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.

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.