Paralegal B Public Benefits Team

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Paralegal B Public Benefits Team
Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Summary:
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Paralegal B in their Public Benefits Team. This position is available in multiple locations including Austin, Edinburg, Laredo, Victoria, San Antonio, Sinton, RGV, and Corpus Christi. The paralegal will primarily be responsible for providing direct representation of clients in administrative or judicial proceedings, conducting eligibility and substantive interviews, preparing legal documents, and conducting follow-up on assigned cases. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English and Spanish, possess strong verbal, reading, and writing skills, and be willing to travel.

Salary Information:
The salary for this position ranges from $40,840 to $54,230 per year, depending on prior work experience and placement on TRLA's salary scale.

Experience Information:
Candidates should have prior work experience relevant to the position and should include this information in their application materials.

Responsibilities:
- Provide direct representation of clients in administrative or judicial proceedings
- Maintain a client caseload and exercise independent professional judgment
- Operate under the supervision of a Team Manager or Branch Manager
- Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone
- Provide basic information and referrals to applicants
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Conduct follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law
- Serve process and subpoenas
- Prepare legal documents and notarize them
- Attend and participate in community group meetings and educational forums
- Prepare legal educational materials
- Translate as needed
- Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records
- Prepare administrative reports as required by TRLA
- Perform other related duties and activities as assigned by Team Manager and Attorneys.

Qualifications:
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and oral
- Strong verbal, reading, and writing skills
- Willingness and ability to travel

H1: Paralegal B Position Available in TRLA's Public Benefits Team
H2: Join Our Team in Multiple Locations Across Texas
H2: Responsibilities and Qualifications for Paralegal B Position

- Paralegal B position in TRLA's Public Benefits Team
- Multiple locations available, including Austin, Edinburg, Laredo, Victoria, San Antonio, Sinton, RGV, and Corpus Christi
- Provide direct representation of clients in administrative or judicial proceedings
- Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews
- Prepare legal documents and conduct follow-up on assigned cases
- Fluent in English and Spanish, with strong verbal, reading, and writing skills
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Salary range of $40,840 to $54,230 per year, depending on prior work experience
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Not applicable

Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off

English and Spanish

Legal research, client representation, interviewing, document preparation, translation

Paralegal certification or equivalent experience

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Qualification and Experience Paralegal certification or equivalent experience

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