Paralegal

Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

Job Requisition ID: 46989 Closing Date: 06/10/2025 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: PARALEGAL ASSISTANT - 30860 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,766 monthly step 1b; Full Range $4,766 - $6,632 Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Juvenile Court Paralegal. Under direct supervision of a licensed attorney, this position will review documents and pre-screening packets submitted by caseworkers in preparation for screenings for termination of parental rights, subsidized guardianships, and other permanency papers. The position will obtain legal materials for staff attorneys and conduct and/or participate in legal pre-screenings and screenings. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their paralegal skills to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families. Essential Functions Serves as Juvenile Court 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 Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in such areas as legal, pre-legal, English, statistics or directly related coursework Preferred Qualifications 1 year of experience in a law office or legal area of a public or business organization applying working knowledge of precedent cases, writing style format, and vocabulary appropriate to the legal profession 2 years of experience in a public or business organization utilizing the ability to write in a clear and concise manner 2 years of experience in a public or business organization applying the ability to organize and present statistical data Employment Conditions Requires the ability to pass a background check Requires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Work Location: 2245 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612 Agency Contact: Michael Bernardy Email: [email removed] Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs). APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail, spam, or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: [email removed] [email removed] Employment Type: Full Time

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