PARALEGAL A YOUTH SPECIALIST Foster Youth Justice Project

Full-time

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H1: Work with Foster Youth as a Paralegal A Youth Specialist at TRLA
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference for Youth in Need

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- Join TRLA's Foster Youth Justice Project
- Help Foster Youth as a Paralegal A Youth Specialist
- Gain Valuable Experience Working with Youth Population
- Competitive Salary Range of $39,840 - $53,230 per Year
- Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Fair Employment Practices

Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Department: Foster Youth Justice Project

Responsibilities:
- Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews with youth in person and by phone
- Manage hotline, voicemail, and email communications
- Provide mentoring and guidance to youth applicants and clients
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Conduct follow-up on assigned cases
- Prepare legal documents and other necessary materials
- Assist with outreach activities and workshops
- Represent the project in meetings and trainings with other organizations
- Update and maintain the project's web page
- Oversee updates to the "Aging Out Guide" publication
- Process requests for materials and documents
- Develop forms and letters for case handling
- Attend community group meetings and make legal education presentations
- Accompany clients to court and other proceedings
- Prepare legal educational and outreach materials
- Maintain accurate client files and administrative records
- Prepare required administrative reports
- Translate (if bilingual)
- Notarize legal documents
- Serve process and subpoenas
- Other duties as required by branch or team manager

Qualifications:
- Experience working with youth between the ages of 15-22
- Strong interest in working with youth population
- Good communication skills
- Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- College degree required
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
- Preference given to alumnus of foster care

TRLA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.

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Interviewing, Legal Document Preparation, Community Outreach, Data Entry, Translation, Notarizing, Process Serving

Bachelor's Degree

Applicants must apply by clicking on the Apply Now button and submitting a cover letter, resume, and list of references.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree, Valid Driver's License

Legal