Paralegal Assistant

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States IL Dept of Children and Family Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal Assistant to join our team at the IL Dept of Children and Family Services. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to our legal team, ensuring the smooth operation of our office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to the legal team, including document preparation, filing, and maintenance.
  • Assist with the preparation of pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of case files and documents.
  • Collaborate with the legal team to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Perform other administrative tasks as required.
Requirements
  • Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as legal studies or English.
  • 2 years of professional experience as a paralegal or administrative assistant.
  • 2 years of experience maintaining documents in a physical or electronic document management system.
  • 1 year of professional experience drafting legal documents.
  • 2 years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs in a public or private organization.
  • 2 years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or private organization.
Working Conditions
  • Requires ability to pass a background check.
  • 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

The IL Dept of Children and Family Services 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.


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