Impact Paralegal — Child Welfare & Permanency

Voce; Wellsboro (Tioga County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

13 paid holidays

18 days PTO

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Voce is seeking Paralegals to support the SWAN Legal Services Initiative, working across counties to advance permanency for children in the foster system. You will draft petitions, assist in hearings, and support witness preparation while coordinating with caseworkers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes thorough research, attention to detail, and collaboration in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with Monday–Friday hours and dedicated professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• General knowledge/work experience in legal or in child welfare is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree/certification.
• Paralegal certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents for solicitor review, including petitions, orders, motions and stipulations.
• Participate in county court hearings and pre-hearing conferences.
• Assist with lay and expert witness preparation for testimony.
• Facilitate and/or train on approved LSI training topics.
• Support county best practices.
• Conduct diligent searches to locate parents, relatives or other potential permanency resources or connections for children who are receiving services, and collaborate with caseworkers regarding results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Legal knowledge

Case management

Research skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Voce is seeking Paralegals to support the SWAN Legal Services Initiative, working across counties to advance permanency for children in the foster system. You will draft petitions, assist in hearings, and support witness preparation while coordinating with caseworkers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes thorough research, attention to detail, and collaboration in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with Monday–Friday hours and dedicated professional development opportunities.