PARALEGAL A YOUTH SPECIALIST Foster Youth Justice Project

Full-time

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H1: Paralegal A Youth Specialist Foster Youth Justice Project TRLA Service Area

H2: Job Summary:

The Paralegal A Youth Specialist position at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in working with youth. This position involves conducting interviews, managing the Project hotline, providing guidance and mentoring to clients, and assisting attorneys in various legal activities. The ideal candidate should have a college degree, experience working with youth, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

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

Job Title: Paralegal A Youth Specialist

Experience: Experience working with youth between the ages of 15-22 is required.

Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Department: Foster Youth Justice Project

Location: TRLA Service Area

Responsibilities:

- Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone, including outside regular office setting.
- Manage the Project hotline, voicemail, and email communications.
- Provide basic information and referrals to applicants, including ineligible ones.
- Provide youth-appropriate mentoring and guidance to applicants and clients.
- Interview clients and witnesses.
- Conduct follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts, obtaining additional information, and regular review and follow-up with clients and service providers.
- Prepare legal documents and other necessary documents to assist clients in resolving their legal issues.
- Assist with outreach activities, including workshops for foster youth, aged-out youth, and various service providers.
- Represent the Project in meetings, workgroups, trainings, and other activities with organizations addressing foster youth issues.
- Maintain the Project's web page by posting updated and new materials and maintaining active links and resources.
- Oversee updates to the Project's "Aging Out Guide" and publication process.
- Process requests for "Aging Out Guide" and brochures.
- Assist attorney in processing youths' requests for CPS records, foster youth benefits, identification documents, and other materials.
- Develop forms and letters for case handling.
- Attend and participate in community group meetings and educational forums to conduct intake and make community legal education presentations.
- Accompany clients and/or project staff to court, social service providers, public agencies, and CPS proceedings and meetings.
- Prepare legal educational and outreach materials.
- Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records, including data entry into client database and other requirements.
- Prepare administrative reports required by TRLA.
- 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.
- 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.

Organization's Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

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.

H2: Apply Now for the Paralegal A Youth Specialist Position at TRLA

If you have a strong interest in working with youth and meet the qualifications for this position, we encourage you to apply now. Please click on the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references. In your application materials, be sure to include any prior work experience relevant to this position to aid in determining your placement on TRLA's salary scale.

Join our team at TRLA and make a difference in the lives of foster youth. Apply today!

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Interviewing, Research, Document Preparation, Community Outreach, Translation, Notarization, Process Serving, Subpoena Serving

College Degree

Click on the Apply Now button and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references

Qualification and Experience College Degree, Experience Working with Youth, Good Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Organizational Skills, Driver's License

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