Paralegal - Children & Families

Position Description For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty in metropolitan Chicago. Each year our attorneys, volunteers, and staff help resolve civil legal problems, including domestic violence, consumer fraud, and unfair evictions. Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. We work to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice. Legal Aid Chicago offers a hybrid work environment. Our office, located in downtown Chicago at 200 N. LaSalle Street, is ADA accessible and has convenient access to public transportation and local expressways. This position requires residency in the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events. The Children & Families Practice Group represents survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in protective order and domestic relations cases against their abusers, advocates for students whose right to an education is threatened and defends parents against unwarranted intrusions by the State into their right to parent. Position: Legal Aid Chicago has an opening for a full-time paralegal in the Children & Families Practice Group with an immediate start date. This position will report to a Supervising Attorney. Responsibilities Include Interview survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to intake new casesPresent new cases at weekly case acceptance meetingsProvide litigation support to attorneys in all stages of litigation including, but not limited to, drafting and responding to discovery and drafting of pleadingsParticipate in outreach and trainings at social service and other community agenciesProvide advice and referral to individuals not accepted as clients and make appropriate referrals to additional or alternative legal services and to necessary social servicesAttend trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge on relevant issuesMake appropriate referrals inside Legal Aid Chicago and to external partnersAssist with investigationsTrack data related to grant and assist on related reportingAssist with outreach and trainingsMaintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management systemAssist attorneys with administrative tasks andOther duties as determined by the Supervising Attorneys and Directors Salary And Benefits This position is part of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320. The Collective Bargaining Agreement sets employment terms and compensation is determined by the CBA salary scale, based on paid experience. The budgeted salary range for this position is $46,675-$51,428, which reflects 0-10 years of paid, credited experience. Legal Aid Chicago Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including Bilingual staff are eligible for an additional stipendMedical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of employmentTime Off: 15 vacation days and 18 sick days accrued within the first year of employment15 paid holidays and four (4) additional floating holidaysTwelve weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of the salary after six months of employment403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution after one year of employment$50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, at no costAccess to Employee Assistance Program resources, at no costMonthly internet reimbursementLegal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program