
Posted 28 days ago
Paralegal
Eagle Pass, United StatesRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
A Paralegal supports attorneys by conducting interviews, preparing legal documents, serving process, managing case files, overseeing legal clinics, and delivering community legal education.
About this role
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:
- Conduct eligibility and substantive interviews in person and by telephone, which interviews may at times take place outside the regular office setting;
- Provide basic information and referrals to applicants, including those ineligible for services;
- Interview clients and witnesses;
- Conduct follow-up of assigned cases, including investigating facts and researching law;
- Serve process and subpoenas;
- Prepare legal documents;
- Oversee legal clinics;
- Notarize legal documents;
- Attend and participate in community group meetings and educational forums to conduct intake and make community legal education presentations;
- Prepare legal educational materials;
- Translate;
- Maintain accurate and complete client files and administrative records, including data entry into client database and other requirements;
- Prepare administrative reports required by TRGPD;
- Any other duties as assigned.
- This job requires at least three days in-office per week
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Possess verbal, reading and writing skills
Skills
Bilingual English SpanishCase ManagementClient InterviewingData EntryLegal DocumentationLegal ResearchNotarySubpoena Service