PARALEGAL

Agency : Department of Children and Family ServicesTitle: Paralegal Assistant - MarionClosing Date/Time: 09/30/2024Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,766 monthly step 1b; Full Range $4,766 - $6,632Job Type: SalariedCounty: WilliamsonNumber of Vacancies: 1Plan/BU: RC062This 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.Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Paralegal. Under direct supervision of a licensed attorney, this position will conduct legal research and write/prepare legal memoranda, legal opinions, or other documents as assigned by and under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney. The position will prepare case notes, place court orders in legal files, and provide assistance in advancing hearings as assigned. 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.Job Responsibilities1. Serves as Paralegal2. Attends court hearings as directed3. Reviews all files on call sheet to ensure that files have been received4. Performs special projects and prepares statistical or other reports5. Receives and processes all subpoenas received by staff; arranges for production of records or attendance of worker6. Obtains legal materials upon request of staff attorneys, either from law libraries or from other Department offices7. Under direction of staff attorneys, files court documents and serves legal papers8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated aboveMinimum Qualifications1. 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 courseworkPreferred Qualifications1. 2 years 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 profession2. 2 years of experience in a law office or legal area of a public or business organization applying working knowledge of technical report writing, vocabulary, and word usage3. 2 years of experience in a public or business organization utilizing the ability to write in a clear and concise manner4. 2 years of experience in a law office or legal area of a public or business organization utilizing the ability to analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and drafting written material to legal staff in a clear and logical format5. 2 years of experience in a public or business organization applying the ability to organize and present statistical dataConditions of Employment1. Requires the ability to pass a background check2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travelAbout the AgencyDCFS 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 PMWork Location: 2309 W Main St Marion, IL 62959-1187Supervisor: Tricia SheltonAgency Contact:Michael BernardyEmail: Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov (for questions only)Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance; Office & Administrative SupportThis position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse 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 AidNon-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:• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com