About this role
Paralegal
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.
• This job requires at least three days in-office per week
Qualifications:
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Possess verbal, reading and writing skills