Paralegal

What You Will Contribute

• 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.
• Conduct diligent searches to locate parents, relatives or other potential permanency resources or connections for children who are receiving services from, or are in the custody of the county.
• Collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What It Will Take To Succeed

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