Remote Legal Advocate for Housing & Social Justice

The Beacon of Downtown Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beacon of Downtown Houston is seeking a Legal Advocacy Associate to support the delivery of legal services, assist clients with documentation and court processes, and coordinate referrals. This role blends remote work with on-site collaboration at our Downtown Houston office and partner sites.

The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and persistent, with attention to detail and a commitment to client confidentiality in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate preferred; relevant public interest experience welcomed.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required or three years+ experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in nonprofit/public interest environment and trauma-informed care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients regarding case status, deadlines, and next steps.
• Monitor progress toward court-ordered community service; track deadlines and hours.
• Maintain timely case notes and client information in the case management system.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation: gather records and organize documents.
• Identify barriers, provide referrals to legal, housing, healthcare, and social services.
• Coordinate outreach with partner organizations and support program operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Discretion & professional judgment

Written & verbal communication

Independent & cross-functional work

Trauma-informed care knowledge

Spanish language ability

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

HMIS

CLIO

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

The Beacon of Downtown Houston is seeking a Legal Advocacy Associate to support the delivery of legal services, assist clients with documentation and court processes, and coordinate referrals. This role blends remote work with on-site collaboration at our Downtown Houston office and partner sites.

The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and persistent, with attention to detail and a commitment to client confidentiality in a nonprofit setting.