Hybrid Paralegal — Public Interest Law (Nonprofit)

Texas Access to Justice Foundation; Amarillo (TX); Híbrido; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) is seeking a Paralegal (Full-Time) in Amarillo, TX, to support civil legal matters for low-income clients across multiple practice areas. The role may function as a case handler or case support under attorney supervision, with hybrid work options and travel to courts and community locations.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree and paralegal certification preferred, strong organizational and communication skills, and fluency in Spanish is a

Formación

• Associate's degree and paralegal certification preferred.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related computer applications.

Responsabilidades

• Provide paraprofessional legal assistance to eligible clients under attorney supervision.
• Serve as primary case handler for designated matters, managing caseload from intake to resolution.
• Conduct client intake, screening, referrals, and maintain accurate electronic case files.
• Assist with case development through client interviews, fact gathering, research, and investigations.
• Draft pleadings, orders, correspondence, file documents, coordinate hearings, and communicate with courts, opposing parties, and clients.
• Support attorneys and advocates in client representation and community-based work.
• Maintain organized case records and track case status and reporting.
• Develop knowledge in assigned practice areas and stay current on laws affecting LANWT's client population.

Conocimientos

Spanish fluency

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal abilities

Educación

Associate's degree

Paralegal certification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) is seeking a Paralegal (Full-Time) in Amarillo, TX, to support civil legal matters for low-income clients across multiple practice areas. The role may function as a case handler or case support under attorney supervision, with hybrid work options and travel to courts and community locations.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree and paralegal certification preferred, strong organizational and communication skills, and fluency in Spanish is a