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Texas Rio Grande Public Defender

Paralegal

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  • Full Time
  • Eagle Pass, TX
March 5, 2026 Paralegal

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




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