Paralegal Professional

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Westside Justice Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team at the Westside Justice Center. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in providing essential support to our Legal Services team, assisting with case management, legal research, client interviews, and document preparation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine passion for social justice and a desire to make a tangible impact. Our team is dedicated to eradicating barriers to justice and uplifting authentic community leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with case planning, development, and management
  • Coordinate and track referrals to attorneys, partner organizations, and community partners
  • Conduct legal research
  • Interview clients, gather facts, and retrieve information
  • Organize case files, monitor case statuses, and provide periodic updates to the supervising attorney
  • Review all client and court-related case files for pertinent information
  • Organize, manage, and update client files/pleadings (electronic and paper copies)
  • Review and analyze client files, data, and documents to assist in the investigation of facts and allegations involved in discovery
  • Assist with preparing documents for production and witness files to be used at depositions or trial
  • Draft, edit, and proofread cover letters, administrative memos, and Word documents

Requirements:

  • 2 years' experience working in an office setting, preferably a legal environment
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and a paralegal certificate from a paralegal training program accredited by the American Bar Association, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Demonstrated interest in the work of WJC and/or its clients
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Professionalism
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to navigate Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits:

  • Community Impact
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Work Environment:

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers
  • Ability to communicate verbally
  • Ability to spend extended time working on a computer
  • Occasional need for local travel

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