Illinois Department Of Children And Family Services - Jerseyville, IL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Jerseyville, IL

About the position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to fill the role of Paralegal Assistant in Jerseyville. This position is designed for those who are passionate about utilizing their paralegal skills to support child welfare services. Under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney, the Paralegal Assistant will be responsible for conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, and drafting legal opinions or other documents as assigned. The role requires a high level of professionalism and attention to detail, as the Paralegal Assistant will also prepare case notes, manage court orders in legal files, and assist in advancing hearings as directed by the supervising attorney. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the welfare of children and families while working within a supportive legal framework. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provides a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program, making this an attractive opportunity for qualified applicants. We encourage all individuals who meet the qualifications to apply and join our innovative team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as Paralegal
  • Attends court hearings as directed
  • Reviews all files on call sheet to ensure that files have been received
  • Performs special projects and prepares statistical or other reports
  • Receives and processes all subpoenas received by staff; arranges for production of records or attendance of worker
  • Obtains legal materials upon request of staff attorneys, either from law libraries or from other Department offices
  • Under direction of staff attorneys, files court documents and serves legal papers
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

  • Excellent legal and organizational skills
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Ability to conduct legal research
  • Proficiency in preparing legal documents and memoranda
  • Experience in managing legal files and court orders

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working in child welfare services
  • Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation plan
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Pension program
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