PARALEGAL A YOUTH SPECIALIST Foster Youth Justice Project

Full-time

No

Summary:

Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
Position: Paralegal A Youth Specialist for Foster Youth Justice Project
Salary: $39840 - $53230 per year
Experience: Experience working with youth between the ages of 15-22 preferred
Education: College degree required

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

- Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews with applicants in person or by phone
- Manage the Project hotline, voicemail, and email communications
- Provide mentoring and guidance to applicants and clients
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Conduct follow-up of assigned cases
- Prepare legal documents and other necessary materials
- 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 updates to the Project's "Aging Out Guide"
- Process requests for the guide and brochures
- Assist attorneys in processing requests for CPS records, benefits, and identification documents
- Develop forms and letters for case handling
- Attend community group meetings and educational forums
- Accompany clients and/or project staff to court and other proceedings
- Prepare legal educational and outreach materials
- Maintain accurate client files and administrative records
- Translate (if bilingual)
- Notarize legal documents
- Serve process and subpoenas
- Other duties as required by the branch or team manager

Qualifications:

- Experience working with youth between the ages of 15-22 preferred
- Strong interest in working with youth population
- Good verbal, reading, and writing skills
- Computer skills, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- College degree 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

TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Interviewing, Referrals, Mentoring, Case Management, Legal Research, Document Preparation, Outreach, Community Education, Data Entry, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Translation, Notarization, Process Serving, Subpoena Service

College Degree

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Qualification and Experience College Degree, Valid Driver's License

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