Denise Vargas
About Denise Vargas
Denise Vargas is a paralegal specializing in the medical and legal team at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, where she has worked since 2016. She has a diverse background in education and legal assistance, having previously held roles in family law and housing law.
Current Role at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Denise Vargas currently serves as a paralegal on the medical and legal team at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization for eight years. Her role involves providing legal support and assistance in medical-related cases, ensuring that clients receive the necessary legal guidance.
Previous Experience at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Denise Vargas has extensive experience with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, having worked there in various capacities. She was a family law paralegal from 2007 to 2011 for four years and served as a housing paralegal III from 2003 to 2006 for three years. Her work in these roles involved assisting clients with legal issues related to family and housing law.
Education and Academic Background
Denise Vargas holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas State University. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science degree from California State University, Northridge, from 2015 to 2017. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal and paralegal work.
Teaching and Internship Experience
Denise Vargas has experience in the education sector, having worked as a teacher at the Austin Independent School District from 2006 to 2007 for one year. Additionally, she served as a speech language pathologist graduate intern at the same district in 2016 for five months. These roles contributed to her diverse skill set.
Early Career in Legal Support
Before her tenure at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Denise Vargas worked at Family Housing Advisory Services as a database manager and intake paralegal from 2000 to 2002 for two years. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in legal assistance and paralegal work.