Paralegal - Public Benefits (Veterans' Rights Project)
4 days ago
Legal Aid Chicago is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Public Benefits Practice Group (PBPG). The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of an attorney and be responsible for handling all functions related to casework, from initial intake through representation of clients at administrative hearings.
Responsibilities:- Conduct intake for the Veterans' Rights Project at Legal Aid Chicago, managing an active phone system and providing response calls to veterans seeking legal assistance.
- Provide advice and referral to individuals not accepted as clients and make appropriate referrals to additional or alternative legal services and to necessary social services.
- Represent clients by undertaking activities such as factual and legal research, devising case strategy, preparing cases for hearing, drafting legal papers, negotiating, presenting evidence, interrogating witnesses, conducting oral advocacy, and properly preparing the client and maintaining an ongoing relationship.
- Participate in maintaining good community relations by acting as a liaison between community groups and the Legal Aid Chicago staff, including outreach and community education to veterans groups and social service agency personnel, advocacy training in legal rights and entitlement to above-named groups, training of staff, and other groups, when assigned to or approved by the supervising attorney.
- Assist the Veterans Rights Project in conducting community clinics and events with pro bono attorneys.
- Apply proper eligibility standards, both financial and subject matters, in accepting clients for service.
- Maintain knowledge of law and procedures related to benefits administered by the Veterans Administration, the Social Security Administration, and the Illinois Department of Human Services.
- Prepare reports and statistics related to cases and other projects.
- Attend trainings and maintain up-to-date knowledge on relevant issues.
- Track data related to grants and assist on related reporting.
- Maintain case files and accurate timekeeping in electronic case management system.
- Support attorneys in all stages of litigation.
- Assist attorneys with administrative tasks.
- Maintain proficiency with all equipment, computer hardware and software necessary to perform the duties of the position.
- Excellent oral and written skills and a demonstrated interest or experience working with Legal Aid Chicago's client populations.
- Good organizational and information-gathering skills as well as strong and versatile computer skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and to draft documents including letters and basic pleadings.
- Experience and competence advocating for other people.
- An undergraduate degree.
- Familiarity with public benefit program eligibility criteria.
- Experience and comfort interacting with people living in poverty, veterans, trauma survivors, and people with physical, mental and cognitive disabilities.
Legal Aid Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, time off, paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of veterans and their families, please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, to [insert contact information].
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