16 oct
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The Big Job Site
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Xico
16 oct
The Big Job Site
Xico
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Job OverviewOur client is looking for a detail-oriented and empathetic Post-Conviction Paralegal fluent in Spanish and English to serve as the operational center of their post-conviction team. In this role, you will be the steady, informed voice that families hear from, the reliable liaison that court clerks and court reporters depend on, and the meticulous manager of every filing deadline. You will build and maintain standard filing templates and prepare first-draft motions, allowing supervising attorneys to focus on core legal arguments while delivering precise support during high-stakes moments for clients.
ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM US Central Time, with a 1-hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for families of post-conviction clients on assigned matters, giving proactive updates at least every 30 days and logging all communications into PracticePanther.
- Confirm written family authorizations prior to sharing case details and correspond with incarcerated clients via legal mail.
- Collect and log case information from families, explaining the post-conviction process in plain language without predicting outcomes or providing legal advice.
- Communicate with district clerks, appellate clerks, court reporters, and TDCJ officials for status checks, record orders, legal visits, and docket monitoring across TAMES and court portals.
- Order, track, bookmark, OCR, and organize case records, transcripts, and attorney files.
- Prepare, format, and submit eFileTexas filing packages following written attorney approval and circulate file-stamped copies.
- Build, standardize, version-control,
📌 Spanish Bilingual Paralegal (Xico)
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