Paralegal

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:

1. Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone, which interviews may at times take place outside the regular office setting;


2. Provide basic information and referrals to applicants, including those ineligible for services;


3. Interview clients and witnesses;


4. Conduct follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law;


5. Serve process and subpoenas;


6. Prepare legal documents;


7. Oversee legal clinics;


8. Notarize legal documents;


9. Attend and participate in community group meetings and educational forums to conduct intake and make community legal education presentations;


10. Prepare legal educational materials;


11. Translate;


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


13. Prepare administrative reports required by TRGPD;


14. Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bilingual in English and Spanish.


2. Possess verbal, reading and writing skills