Paralegal B

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) in Laredo, TX is seeking a Paralegal B to manage a caseload before administrative agencies and support free legal services across Housing, Immigration, Public Benefits, Employment, and Family areas. The position is in-person at the Laredo office.

TRLA is a large legal aid provider with over 45 civil practice areas, collaborating with local agencies to reach vulnerable clients in border communities.

Qualifications

• Paralegal B duties to manage a caseload before administrative agencies.
• Support TRLA’s efforts to provide free legal services across multiple practice areas.
• In-person role at TRLA office in Laredo.

Responsibilities

• With attorney supervision, represent clients in administrative or judicial proceedings.
• Conduct client intakes and eligibility screenings in person or remotely.
• Maintain client communications and document case progress and deadlines.
• Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to manage case-related activities.
• Gather evidence and research applicable law to support cases.
• Prepare forms and legal documents for filings with agencies and courts.
• Organize evidence, including medical and mental health records.
• Attend community meetings to conduct intake and provide know-your-rights education.

Skills

Client intake

Case management

Interviewing

Legal documentation

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) seeks a Paralegal B assigned to manage a caseload before administrative agencies and support TRLA's efforts to provide free legal services to clients across a variety of practice areas, which may include Housing, Immigration, Public Benefits, Employment, and Family. The position is in-person at an assigned office location (Laredo).

Position Description

Paralegal B | Laredo (57507)

TRLA-LAREDO - Laredo, TX 78040

Overview

Salary Range: $45,340.00 - $59,501.00 Salary/year

Job Description

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) seeks a Paralegal B assigned to manage a caseload before administrative agencies and support TRLA's efforts to provide free legal services to clients across a variety of practice areas, which may include Housing, Immigration, Public Benefits, Employment, and Family. The position is in-person at an assigned office location (Laredo).

TRLA is one of the largest legal aid providers in the country and is nationally recognized for its high-quality, zealous, client-centered advocacy. With experts in over 45 civil practice areas, TRLA is uniquely equipped to deliver holistic legal services to address clients' interconnected needs. TRLA also collaborates directly with local agencies and community partners to reach the most vulnerable members of our client population. TRLA attorneys and advocates are part of a community of frontline advocates across Southwest Texas delivering much needed legal assistance to clients in metropolitan areas and also underserved rural and border communities.

Paralegal B duties and responsibilities are essential to ensuring that eligible clients receive timely legal assistance, thorough case preparation, and meaningful representation in administrative and court proceedings.

Duties

• With attorney supervision, provide direct representation of clients in administrative or judicial proceedings as person-in-charge of individual cases;
• Conduct intakes with clients, including eligibility screenings and substantive interviews, in person and through remote communication systems (telephone, video);
• Maintain regular communication with clients through meetings, telephone calls, and written correspondence, ensuring clients are informed of case developments and upcoming deadlines;
• Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to facilitate client communication, appointments, case-related activities, and administrative processes;
• Conduct follow-up and fact investigation in assigned cases, including gathering evidence, requesting records, and researching applicable law;
• Interview clients and witnesses and draft declarations statements;
• With attorney supervision, prepare forms and legal documents, including but not limited to interview preparation materials, motions, filings with administrative agencies, and other affirmative filings;
• Gather and organize evidence, including medical and mental health records;
• Communicate with and interview clients, witnesses, family members, and other contacts to develop the factual record in each case
• Assist attorneys in case strategy development and hearing preparation;
• Schedule, organize, and facilitate attorney-client meetings;
• Present legal education and know-your-rights materials for clients, including rights advisories, procedural guides, and orientation presentations;
• Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records in compliance with program standards;
• Provide document translation and interpretation services for clients;
• Provide legal information and referrals to individuals who are not accepted for direct representation;
• Attend and participate in community group meetings and educational forums to conduct intake and make community legal education presentations;
• Track hearing dates, filing deadlines, and other critical case milestones to ensure timely completion of all deliverables; and
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned by Team Managers and attorneys