Paralegal

Texas Rio Grande Public Defender; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Rio Grande Public Defender seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys by interviewing applicants, collecting facts, and preparing legal documents. The role includes translating, maintaining client files, and assisting in clinics and community outreach.

The position requires bilingual English and Spanish skills, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work primarily in-office at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong verbal, reading, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility and interviews with applicants in person or by phone, possibly off-site.
• Provide basic information and referrals to applicants.
• Interview clients and witnesses to gather facts.
• Research law and follow-up on assigned cases.
• Prepare legal documents and reports as needed.
• Maintain accurate client files and data entry into databases.
• Attend community meetings to conduct intake and legal education.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Job description

Paralegal

The primary duties and activities of a Paralegal may include the following and any other case-related activities and duties consistent with assisting attorneys in the practice of law:

1. Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone, which interviews may at times take place outside the regular office setting;
2. Provide basic information and referrals to applicants, including those ineligible for services;
3. Interview clients and witnesses;
4. Conduct follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law;
5. Serve process and subpoenas;
6. Prepare legal documents;
7. Oversee legal clinics;
8. Notarize legal documents;
9. Attend and participate in community group meetings and educational forums to conduct intake and make community legal education presentations;
10. Prepare legal educational materials;
11. Translate;
12. Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records, including data entry into client database and other requirements;
13. Prepare administrative reports required by TRGPD;
14. Any other duties as assigned.
15. This job requires at least three days in-office per week

Qualifications:

1. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
2. Possess verbal, reading and writing skills