PARALEGAL A YOUTH SPECIALIST Foster Youth Justice Project

Full-time

No

Job Title: Paralegal A Youth Specialist
Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
Salary: $39,840 - $53,230 per year
Service Area: Foster Youth Justice Project

H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal A Youth Specialist
H2: Become a Part of Our Foster Youth Justice Project

The Paralegal A Youth Specialist position at TRLA is a great opportunity for individuals who have a passion for working with youth and a desire to make a positive impact in their lives. This position offers a competitive salary range of $39,840 - $53,230 per year and is located within the Foster Youth Justice Project.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews with youth applicants in person and over the phone
- Manage the project's hotline, voicemail, and email communications
- Provide mentoring and guidance to youth applicants and clients
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Conduct follow-up on assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law
- Prepare legal documents and other necessary materials for clients
- Assist with outreach activities and workshops for foster youth
- Represent the project in meetings and trainings with other organizations addressing foster youth issues
- Maintain and update the project's web page and resources
- Oversee the publication process for the project's "Aging Out Guide"
- Process requests for the guide and brochures
- Assist attorneys with processing requests for CPS records, foster youth benefits, and identification documents
- Develop forms and letters for case handling
- Attend community group meetings and make legal education presentations
- Accompany clients and project staff to court, social service providers, and CPS proceedings
- Prepare legal educational and outreach materials
- Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records
- Translate (if bilingual)
- Notarize legal documents
- Serve process and subpoenas
- Other duties as assigned by branch or team manager

Qualifications:

- Experience working with youth between the ages of 15-22
- Strong interest in working with youth population
- Good verbal, reading, and writing skills
- Computer skills, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- required
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and a self-starter
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel
- Preference given to alumnus of foster care

At TRLA, we are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment 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.

Join our team at TRLA and make a meaningful difference in the lives of foster youth. Apply now by clicking on the button below and uploading your cover letter, resume, and list of references. We look forward to hearing from you!

Interviewing, Communication, Research, Writing, Organizational, Multi-tasking, Computer Literacy, Notary, Process Serving

College degree

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Qualification and Experience College degree

Legal