Client Advocate

The Hope Center Legal Services in Bloomingdale is looking for people to serve as Client Advocates.

The Hope Center Legal Services is a pro-bono legal clinic that is affiliated with Administer Justice.  We are located at the Hope Center on the campus of Bloomingdale Church at 260 Glen Ellyn Road, Bloomingdale and currently we serve 6 people each month.  Our clinic is open on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to noon.

The role of Client Advocate supports the clients as they meet with the attorney and following up after the appointment to confirm the client’s understanding of the next steps plan and helping to discern the need for additional resources.  Also, being a good listener with a heart to serve others and a creative problem solver is important.

Online training as well as resource lists will be available.  Strong computer skills are required and bringing your own laptop is preferred, but not necessary.  You will be part of a great team of people that all love and support each other.

If you are interested or would like more information, please feel free to contact Pat Mueller. Email:  pat.mueller@gmail.com or 630-421-9190. 

You can also learn about Administer Justice at:  https://www.administerjustice.org

Careers as a Paralegal with Annie Knight – Podcast

Professor Annie Knight, Program Chair for the Paralegal Studies Program at College of DuPage discusses in The Career Ready Podcast the career possibilities in Paralegal careers along with skills needed to succeed in the profession.  Tips to get started are also shared in addition to specific details about studying the program at College of DuPage.

Here’s the link:  https://thecareerreadypodcast.buzzsprout.com/2036690/14166491-careers-as-a-paralegal-with-annie-knight

Paralegal

Weiss Ortiz PC is a general practice firm in La Grange Park, Illinois.
We are growing and are looking for a motivated paralegal with or without experience.
Feel free to contact the firm at Info@weissortizlaw.com or at 708-937-9223

Paralegal I – Criminal Cases

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office

Reports to: Supervising Assistant State’s Attorney
Location: Markham and Leighton Criminal Courts
Classification: Grade 14/Full-time/Union
Bureau: Bureau of Administrative Services
Deadline Date: January 15, 2023

Primary Function: Responsible for the paralegal functions of the assigned criminal prosecutors.

Click on the link below for complete job description and how to apply:

Click to access paralegal_i_-_criminal_cases_0.pdf

Operations Specialist

NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY

Date:  January 5, 2023

No. of Vacancies:  Up to six

Position Title:  Operations Specialist

Grade Range:  CL 23-01 to CL 26-61

Salary Range:  $41,618 – $91,100

Closing Date:  January 19, 2023

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is currently accepting applications for up to six Operations Specialists for the entry level (grade 23) up to and including the target grade (grade 26). This is an entry level position, with potential to advance within the Clerk’s Office. All positions are in the Clerk of Court office in Chicago, IL, and report directly to the Operations Supervisors. At the entry level (CL-23/24) the Operations Specialist performs a range of duties including receiving payments, assignment of cases, and mail screening. Once trained in the entry level, an Operations Specialist could advance to learn docketing of case filings and auditing of those files to ensure that they follow the Court’s requirements. Once fully trained on docketing and auditing, the Operations Specialist will learn to substitute as a courtroom deputy, support judges by attending court proceedings, recording pertinent results for minutes, and managing case documents. The progression through the grades is at the candidate’s pace based on their initiative and ability to master the skills required to advance. Every grade level requires that you can successfully complete all the tasks in the lower grade level(s) and at least one year at the next lowest grade that you were hired into/promoted to. This position offers excellent opportunity for advancement, career growth and work life balance.

Click on the link below for complete job description and how to apply:

• https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtsilnd/ilnd/jobs/3859371/operations-specialist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
• https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Pages.aspx?nfieOeUa3+I=

Asylum Clinic Staff Attorney or DOJ Representative

World Relief’s Immigrant Legal Services team is hiring!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

World Relief is a unique and invigorating place to work. We are looking for talented, ambitious and collaborative people to come alongside our mission, vision and values as we partner with churches to empower the most vulnerable in the world. We hope these resources provide more insight into your hiring journey with us.

Are you looking to use your legal knowledge to specialize in the field of immigration law? Do you want to be trained to gain immigration law experience and expertise? World Relief Chicagoland (WRC) Immigration Legal Services (ILS) provides low-cost immigration legal counsel and representation to the immigrant community and is looking to expand its legal services to include affirmative asylum. This position will primarily counsel and represent immigrants seeking affirmative asylum and other benefits. The Staff Attorney/DOJ Representative will assist the Managing Attorney in overseeing pro bono and law students supporting the clinic. This position will support a caseload throughout Chicagoland and will include seeing clients from the Chicago/DuPage/Aurora offices. Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is preferred.

Please see the link below for more details and how to apply.

Asylum Clinic Staff Attorney or DOJ Representative | Paid U.S. Opportunities (ultipro.com)

Summer Practicum Class – Applications due March 20!

Are you planning on enrolling in the Summer practicum class?  If so, the deadline to submit your practicum application is March 20.  The application form can be found at https://www.cod.edu/academics/programs/paralegal/pdf/paralegal_practicum_app_form.pdf

Temporary COVID Test Administrator

NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY

Date:  January 4, 2022

No. of Vacancies:  five

Position Title:  Temporary COVID Test Administrator

Grade Range:  $20 Per Hour

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

This position requires the incumbent to be on site Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm to administer COVID tests to the community, including the Bench and Bar.

Click on the links below for complete job description and how to apply: 

• https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_clerksoffice/Human_Resources/Jobs/COVID%20Test%20Administrator%202022-%2016.pdf
• https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtsilnd/jobs/3364368/temporary-covid-test-administrator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Jenkins Paralegal Studies Program Textbook Scholarship

Linda and Robert Jenkins Paralegal Studies Program Textbook Scholarship

Linda and Robert Jenkins have donated funds for paralegal students to use toward textbooks in SP 2022. The amount of each award is based upon the number of applicants.

Students must be enrolled in paralegal classes (PLGL only) in SP 2022, and shall use this award toward paralegal textbooks.

Please click HERE or click the image above to apply.  Applications will be accepted from December 10, 2021, to December 23, 2021.

All applicants will be entered into a random drawing.  Winners will receive an email notification that they won.  Awards will be distributed via student accounts at COD’s bookstore before the start of the spring semester.

APPLY NOW!

Legal Secretary

OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

POSTING #21-32

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Legal Secretary

PERMANENT ASSIGNMENT: Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration

BUREAU SERVED: Child Support Enforcement

LOCATION: 16 West Cass Street., 4th Floor, Joliet, Illinois 60432

POSITION SALARY: $40,056 annually

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs responsible legal secretarial and clerical work requiring a basic knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures; types memoranda, depositions, pleadings, motions, rulings, pre-hearing reports, orders, petitions, briefs and vouchers; plans, schedules, initiates and performs the clerical processing necessary for preparation of cases by staff attorneys; proofreads documents; receives and screens public by telephone and in person; makes appointments; arranges for transportation, accommodations and conferences; types attorneys’ case reports and legal manuscripts and revises as necessary; composes and types correspondence involving application of policy as well as general or routine matters; maintains detailed files.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of 2 years legal secretarial or business college and 1 year secretarial experience or high school graduate (GED) and 3 years secretarial experience or related experience preferably in a legal services environment or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

2. Effective oral and written communication skills.

3. Physical ability to file and duplicate information which includes bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting of up to 15 pounds.

4. Ability to operate automated office machines and equipment (prior training or work experience on PC specializing in Word Perfect preferred).

5. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Hours of Work: 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Refer to Application Procedure posted.

Application Procedure: Send resume with cover letter to:  Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Attn: Human Resources, 500 S. Second Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701 or humanresources@ilag.gov

https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/about/jobs/legalsec_cse_joliet%202132.html