PARALEGAL A YOUTH SPECIALIST Foster Youth Justice Project

Full-time

No

Job Title: Paralegal A Youth Specialist
Salary Information: $39840 - $53230 per year
Experience Required: Experience working with youth ages 15-22

Department: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid's Foster Youth Justice Project

Organization: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Position Summary:

The Paralegal A Youth Specialist is responsible for providing legal support and assistance to attorneys in the practice of law. This position primarily focuses on working with youth between the ages of 15-22, specifically those who have been in foster care or are at risk of aging out of the system. The Paralegal A Youth Specialist will conduct interviews, manage communication channels, provide guidance and mentoring, and assist with case management and outreach activities.

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 to applicants and clients
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Conduct follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law
- Prepare legal documents and other necessary documents to assist clients
- Assist with outreach activities and workshops for foster youth
- Represent the Project in meetings and activities with other organizations addressing foster youth issues
- Maintain and update the Project's web page and resources
- Oversee updates to the Project's "Aging Out Guide" and publication process
- Process requests for "Aging Out Guide" and brochures
- Assist with processing 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 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
- 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
- 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 Overview:

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Texas. TRLA's Foster Youth Justice Project focuses on providing legal assistance to youth in the foster care system, with the goal of helping them successfully transition to adulthood.

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. The organization strictly prohibits 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.

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Eligibility interviews, Substantive interviews, Case management, Hotline management, Mentoring, Guidance, Client and witness interviews, Follow-up, Fact investigation, Legal document preparation, Outreach, Meeting representation, Web page maintenance, Publication oversight, Record processing, Forms and letter development, Community group meetings, Court accompaniment, Legal education, Data entry, Notarization, Process serving

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