The Paralegal position provides critical administrative support for Travis County’s Office of Parental Representation (OPR) under the Community Legal Services (CLS) department in Austin, Texas. OPR provides a voice for indigent, primary parents who have had their children removed or are at risk of having their children removed by The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services due to allegations of abuse/neglect. As a team, OPR can provide parents and families of origin with early, competent, zealous and consistent legal representation and support/case management services.
Under moderate supervision or under supervision of an attorney, provides routine legal research support. Screens, reviews, analyzes and organizes case-related material required for Court presentation and/or case settlement in the Criminal and/or Civil Courts. Drafts agreed summary and default judgment motions and orders. Drafts various pleadings, discovery, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas. Coordinates the work of assigned secretarial support staff.
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Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND two (2) years experience as a paralegal;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
-Paralegal Certificate from a professionally recognized Paralegal/Legal Assistant program
-Eligibility to become a Notary Public
NLADA Mutual Insurance Co., RRG
