Paralegal - Public Benefits (Veterans' Rights Project)

17 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Legal Aid Chicago Full time
Job Title: Paralegal - Public Benefits (Veterans' Rights Project)

Legal Aid Chicago is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Public Benefits Practice Group, specifically the Veterans Rights Project. As a Paralegal, you will play a critical role in providing legal assistance to military veterans and their families, ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct intake for the Veterans' Rights Project, managing an active phone system and providing response calls to veterans seeking legal assistance.
  • Provide advice and referral to individuals not accepted as clients, making appropriate referrals to additional or alternative legal services and 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 maintaining an ongoing relationship with clients.
  • Participate in maintaining good community relations by acting as a liaison between community groups and Legal Aid Chicago staff, including outreach and community education to veterans groups and social service agency personnel, advocacy training in legal rights and entitlement, and training of staff and other groups.
  • Assist the Veterans Rights Project in conducting community clinics and events with pro bono attorneys.
  • Apply proper eligibility standards, both financial and subject matter, 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.
Requirements:
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 403(b) retirement plan, and more. If you are passionate about advocating for the rights of military veterans and their families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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