Hybrid Public Interest Paralegal - Midland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a dynamic paralegal for a Rural Justice Grant in Midland, TX. The role blends case handling with broad support under attorney supervision across housing, family, consumer rights, and public benefits.

The position is full-time and hybrid, emphasizing trauma-informed client advocacy and meticulous case management. LANWT offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow in public-interest law.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and paralegal certification preferred.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload under attorney supervision.
• Willingness to travel to courts and community locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional legal assistance to eligible clients in civil matters under attorney supervision.
• Serve as primary case handler for designated matters when assigned.
• Conduct client intake, screening, referrals, and maintain electronic case files.
• Assist with case development through client interviews, fact gathering, and research.
• Draft pleadings, orders, and other documents; file documents and coordinate hearings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Associate's degree or paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a dynamic paralegal for a Rural Justice Grant in Midland, TX. The role blends case handling with broad support under attorney supervision across housing, family, consumer rights, and public benefits.

The position is full-time and hybrid, emphasizing trauma-informed client advocacy and meticulous case management. LANWT offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow in public-interest law.