PARALEGAL A YOUTH SPECIALIST Foster Youth Justice Project

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The Paralegal A Youth Specialist position at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is a unique opportunity to work with youth between the ages of 15-22 and make a meaningful impact in their lives. This position offers a competitive salary range of $39840 - $53230 per year and a range of responsibilities and activities that go beyond traditional paralegal duties.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone
- Manage the Project hotline, voicemail, and email communications
- Provide basic information and referrals to applicants
- Provide youth-appropriate mentoring and guidance
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Conduct follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law
- Prepare legal documents and other necessary documents
- Assist with outreach activities and workshops for foster youth
- Represent the Project in meetings, workgroups, trainings, and other activities
- Post updated and new materials on the Project’s web page
- Oversee updates to the Project’s “Aging Out Guide”
- 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
- 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
- Prepare administrative reports required by TRLA
- Translate (if bilingual)
- Notarize legal documents
- Serve process and subpoenas
- Any other duties 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
- 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: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Department: Foster Youth Justice Project

Salary: $39840 - $53230 per year

Experience: Experience working with youth between the ages of 15-22 preferred

TRLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At TRLA, we are committed to offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination and harassment of any type 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 at TRLA as a Paralegal A Youth Specialist and make a difference in the lives of foster youth. Apply now by clicking on the Apply Now button and uploading your cover letter, resume, and list of references. We are looking for candidates who have a college degree, strong organizational skills, and a passion for working with youth. This is a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated legal team and help foster youth in their journey towards justice and stability.

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Interviewing, case management, legal document preparation, community outreach, translation, notarization, process serving, client file management, administrative reporting, data entry

College degree

Clicking on the Apply Now button and uploading a cover letter, resume, and list of references

Qualification and Experience College degree

Legal