PARALEGAL A YOUTH SPECIALIST Foster Youth Justice Project

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H1: Join Our Team at TRLA as a Paralegal A Youth Specialist

H2: Primary Duties and Responsibilities of a Paralegal A Youth Specialist

- Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews with youth in person and by phone
- Manage the Project hotline, voicemail, and email communications
- Provide basic information and referrals to applicants
- Offer youth-appropriate mentoring and guidance
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Conduct follow-up on assigned cases
- Prepare legal documents and other necessary documents
- Assist with outreach activities and workshops for foster youth
- Represent the Project in meetings and trainings with other organizations
- Oversee updates to the Project's "Aging Out Guide" and publication process
- Process requests for "Aging Out Guide" and brochures
- Assist attorneys in processing youths' requests for necessary documents and benefits
- Develop forms and letters for case handling
- Attend and participate in community group meetings and educational forums
- Accompany clients and/or project staff to court, social service providers, and other meetings
- 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 required by the branch or team manager

Salary: $39,840 - $53,230 per year

Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Department: Foster Youth Justice Project

Experience:

- 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
- 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 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.

Located in Texas, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is seeking a Paralegal A Youth Specialist for their Foster Youth Justice Project. This position offers a salary range of $39,840 - $53,230 per year and is open to candidates with a college degree and experience working with youth. As a Paralegal A Youth Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of foster youth by providing legal assistance and support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Paralegal A Youth Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting eligibility and substantive interviews with youth, managing the Project hotline, and providing basic information and referrals to applicants. You will also offer youth-appropriate mentoring and guidance, interview clients and witnesses, and conduct follow-up on assigned cases. Other duties may include:

- Preparing legal documents and other necessary documents
- Assisting with outreach activities and workshops for foster youth
- Representing the Project in meetings and trainings with other organizations
- Overseeing updates to the Project's "Aging Out Guide" and publication process
- Processing requests for "Aging Out Guide" and brochures
- Assisting attorneys in processing youths' requests for necessary documents and benefits
- Developing forms and letters for case handling
- Attending and participating in community group meetings and educational forums
- Accompanying clients and/or project staff to court, social service providers, and other meetings
- Preparing legal educational and outreach materials
- Maintaining accurate and complete client files and administrative records
- Translating (if bilingual)
- Notarizing legal documents
- Serving process and subpoenas
- Other duties as required by the branch or team manager

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, candidates should have experience working with youth between the ages of 15-22 and a strong interest in working with this population. Good verbal, reading, and writing skills are necessary, as well as computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. A college degree is required, along with strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and being a self-starter. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel are also required, and preference will be given to alumni of foster care.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. They 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:

If you are passionate about working with youth and making a difference in their lives, consider joining the team at TRLA as a Paralegal A Youth Specialist. Apply now by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and uploading your cover letter, resume, and list of references. Be sure to include any prior work experience relevant to this position, as it will aid in determining your placement on TRLA's salary scale.

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Eligibility and substantive interviews, Communication, Mentoring, Guidance, Legal Document Preparation, Outreach, Meeting Representation, Web Page Management, Publication Process, Data Entry, Translation, Notarizing, Process Serving

College Degree

To be considered for this position, please apply by clicking on the Apply Now button. You will need to upload a cover letter, resume and list of references. Candidates should include in the application materials reference to all prior work experience relevant to the position that they are seeking to aid with the placement on TRLA’s salary scale.

Qualification and Experience College Degree, Experience Working with Youth, Good Verbal and Written Communication, Computer Skills, Organizational Skills, Valid Driver's License, Ability to Travel, Preference for Foster Care Alumni

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