Paralegal

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated paralegal to join our team at Voce, specifically for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative (LSI). This position plays a crucial role in helping children achieve safe and permanent homes.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents for solicitor review, including petitions, orders, motions and stipulations
• Participate in county court hearings and pre-hearing conferences
• Aid in the preparation of lay and expert witnesses for testimony
• Facilitate and/or train on approved LSI training topics
• Support county best practices
• Conduct diligent searches to locate parents, relatives or other potential permanency resources or connections for children receiving services from, or in the custody of the county
• Collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results

Requirements

• General knowledge/work experience in legal or in child welfare
• An Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree and/or certification

Qualifications

• Motivated professionals with strong organizational and time management skills
• Thriving in a dynamic and collaborative work environment

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Health insurance with medical spending accounts (employer contribution to the HSA if electing HDHP)
• Dental, vision, long term disability and accident insurance
• Three employer-paid benefits: short term disability insurance, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Employer contribution equivalent to 6% of your salary to your 401(k)
• 13 paid holidays (including three floating holidays)
• 18 days of PTO in first year of employment
• Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)