Disability Rights Paralegal – Social Security Focus

Uptown People's Law Center; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 57.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Holidays and sick time

Zusammenfassung

Uptown People’s Law Center in Chicago seeks a disability rights paralegal to support its Social Security disability program and the InReach initiative for incarcerated individuals preparing for release. The role centers on case support, intake, and record management.

The paralegal will liaise with Social Security Administration, assist attorneys, handle client communications, and contribute to administrative tasks. Fluency in Spanish is a plus and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Strong reading and writing skills with attention to deadlines.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and professional standards.
• Experience or familiarity with legal office software and records management.
• Comfort handling trauma-informed interactions with clients.

Aufgaben

• Manage medical record requests for Social Security cases and document requests.
• Summarize records and assist in preparing briefs; may conduct research.
• Conduct intakes, sign up new clients, and maintain client contact with Social Security clients.
• Assist with office coordination tasks and supervise interns as needed.

Kenntnisse

Reading comprehension

Writing ability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadlines

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Paralegal training (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Jobbeschreibung

Uptown People’s Law Center in Chicago seeks a disability rights paralegal to support its Social Security disability program and the InReach initiative for incarcerated individuals preparing for release. The role centers on case support, intake, and record management.

The paralegal will liaise with Social Security Administration, assist attorneys, handle client communications, and contribute to administrative tasks. Fluency in Spanish is a plus and occasional travel may be required.