Paralegal - CRP -Hybrid/Remote
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas | |
life insurance, sick time, retirement plan | |
United States, Texas, Dallas | |
Dec 27, 2024 | |
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: Paralegal - Community Revitalization Project (Full-Time Position) CLOSING DATE: Position Immediately Available and Closed When Filled LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote - Dallas, Texas OVERVIEW: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT) seeks a dynamic, self-starting paralegal who has vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest law to fill a paralegal position in the Community Revitalization Project. DESCRIPTION: LANWT is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides high-quality free civil legal services to low-income persons in 114 counties in North and West Texas. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The paralegal, under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney will be assigned clients, tasks, assignments and projects with expectations that all work is to be completed in accordance with LANWT's policies and procedures and attorneys' responsibilities under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Lawyers Creed and the American Bar Associations Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services to the Poor. Other responsibilities include:
QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY: Current entry-level salary is $40,150 per year. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on applicant's years of experience. The paralegal is a non-exempt employee subject to state and federal wage and hour laws. BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package that includes paid sick leave, vacation and holidays; a retirement plan; health, dental, vision and life insurance. Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and a list of professional references during the application process. LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY |