Legal Aid Of Northwest Texas - Fort Worth, TX
posted 2 months ago
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) is seeking a dedicated and proactive paralegal to join its Fort Worth office in a full-time capacity. This position is hybrid/remote, allowing for flexibility in work location while still providing essential legal services to low-income individuals across 114 counties in North and West Texas. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to public interest law and demonstrate initiative and vision in their work. As a paralegal, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney, assisting clients with various legal matters, including civil and family law cases. Your role will involve conducting client intakes, drafting legal documents, and maintaining organized case files, all while adhering to the ethical standards set forth by the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the American Bar Association. In this position, you will be responsible for providing paraprofessional legal services to eligible clients, which includes outreach and legal education to community groups. You will assist attorneys in representing clients, conducting necessary interviews, and developing cases. Your duties will also include filing legal documents, setting hearing dates, and interacting with court staff. The paralegal will be expected to maintain accurate records, report on caseload statistics, and participate in training programs and staff meetings. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop specialized skills and knowledge in areas relevant to LANWT's mission, ensuring that you remain current on legal developments that affect the client population. This role requires a detail-oriented and organized individual who can work independently while exercising good judgment and maintaining client confidentiality. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, as you may be required to translate or interpret for clients. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $36,500 per year, with the potential for higher compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance, as well as a retirement plan.