Hybrid Public Interest Paralegal — Drive Justice Impact

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas; Wichita Falls (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a dedicated Paralegal (Full-Time) to support civil legal matters across multiple practice areas. The role may function as a case handler or provide broader case support under attorney supervision in a hybrid, Wichita Falls, Texas office.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and paralegal certification (preferred), Spanish fluency, and strong organizational and communication skills to manage caseloads, perform intake, assist with pleadings,

Qualifications

• Associate degree and paralegal certification preferred.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Ability to manage independent caseload under attorney supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional legal assistance to eligible clients in civil matters under attorney supervision.
• Serve as primary case handler for designated matters or provide broader case support.
• Conduct client intake, screening, referrals, and maintain accurate electronic case files.
• Draft pleadings, orders, and other documents; file and coordinate hearings.
• Travel to courts, agencies, and community locations as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of LANWT policies, procedures, and grant requirements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent written and verbal comms

Spanish fluency

Empathetic in crisis situations

Microsoft Office proficiency

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Ability to travel occasionally

Education

Associate's degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a dedicated Paralegal (Full-Time) to support civil legal matters across multiple practice areas. The role may function as a case handler or provide broader case support under attorney supervision in a hybrid, Wichita Falls, Texas office.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and paralegal certification (preferred), Spanish fluency, and strong organizational and communication skills to manage caseloads, perform intake, assist with pleadings,