Paralegal - Pro Bono & Community Partnerships - Legal Aid Chicago

Print PRINT Print this to take with you SHARE Share this page to social media channels Facebook Twitter Copy Link LinkedIn QUICK EXIT Internet usage can be tracked. Use this to leave this site immediately. Remember to clear your browser history to hide activity. DONATE Help ILAO open opportunities for justice Paralegal - Pro Bono & Community Partnerships Organization Legal Aid Chicago 200 N LaSalle St Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601 United States Remote Or Telecommuting Some remote allowed Visit website Job 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 or Northwest Indiana. This position may require travel to court or other outreach events. Position: Legal Aid Chicago seeks a full-time paralegal within its Pro Bono & Community Partnerships Practice Group (“PCG”) to support the Criminal Records Relief Project. The paralegal will work alongside an associate director, staff attorneys, and others to serve adult and juvenile clients in expungement and sealing proceedings. The paralegal will provide support for all aspects of records relief, including screening clients, assisting attorneys with paperwork and correspondence with the court, and supporting pro bono attorneys to increase our capacity. This position reports to one of the Supervisory Attorneys overseeing the Criminal Records Relief program. Responsibilities Conduct telephone and in-person interviews to determine client eligibility for services and advise on next stepsStaff the Juvenile Expungement Help Desk located at the Juvenile Justice Courthouse, 1100 S. Hamilton, Chicago, IL at least two times per week, to perform duties including conducting intake and answering questions from walk-in patronsAssist with the preparation and filing of paperwork for expungement, sealing, and other forms of records reliefAttend activities and events to raise awareness of Legal Aid Chicago and the Criminal Records Relief Project, such as know your rights workshops, presentations about Legal Aid Chicago, and resource fairsMaintain accurate and timely case records and timekeeping in electronic case management systemAssist Supervisory Attorney with maintaining information on grants and grant reporting, and respond to reporting requirementsEngage with and provide administrative support to volunteers and staffOther duties as assigned Qualifications Legal Aid Chicago encourages applications from individuals with relevant experience, particularly those who have direct experience with communities we serve or perspectives that help us understand and serve our clients better. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, co-workers and the community we serveExcellent organizational and information-gathering skillsAbility to communicate effectively in writing, including writing letters, emails and accurate case notesAbility to work collaboratively with othersComputer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, is requiredBilingual English/Spanish fluency preferredUndergraduate degree is preferred Pay scale and benefits Pay scale 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 Paralegals 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 employment19 paid holidays, including four (4) 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 stipendLegal Aid Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is an eligible employer for the federal public service loan forgiveness program Position type Full-time