Illinois Department Of Children And Family Services - Springfield, IL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Springfield, 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 Springfield. This position is integral to the legal team, providing essential support 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 and other documents as assigned. This role is crucial in ensuring that the legal processes related to child welfare services are handled efficiently and effectively. In addition to legal research and document preparation, the Paralegal Assistant will maintain case notes, manage court orders, and assist in advancing hearings as directed. The position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills and a commitment to supporting the mission of the Department of Children and Family Services, which is to enhance the well-being of children and families in Illinois. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply paralegal skills in a meaningful way, contributing to the welfare of children and families. The Department provides a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified applicants. We encourage individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply and join our innovative team.

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
  • Proficient in preparing legal documents and memoranda
  • Experience in managing legal files and court documents

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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