Paralegal - Children & Families
Legal Aid Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Legal$47k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Interview survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to intake new cases
- Present new cases at weekly case acceptance meetings
- Provide litigation support to attorneys in all stages of litigation including, but not limited to, drafting and responding to discovery and drafting of pleadings
- Participate in outreach and trainings at social service and other community agencies
- Provide advice and referral to individuals not accepted as clients and make appropriate referrals to additional or alternative legal services and to necessary social services
- Attend trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge on relevant issues
- Maintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management system
- Aid in investigations
- Track data related to grant and assist on related reporting
- Assist with outreach and trainings
- Assist attorneys with administrative tasks
- Other duties as determined by the Supervising Attorneys and Directors
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel to court or other outreach events in the greater Chicago area
Benefits
Legal Aid Chicago Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employment
- 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment
- 15 paid holidays and four (4) additional floating holidays
- Twelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment
- \$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no cost
- Access to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no cost
- Monthly internet reimbursement