Impact Paralegal (Temporary) – Child Welfare

Voce; Pennsylvania, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybride; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401(k) employer contribution

13 paid holidays

PTO - 18 days first year

Dental & Vision

Short term disability & life insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Résumé du poste

Voce seeks a temporary paralegal for its SWAN Legal Services Initiative in Mercer County. The role supports permanency efforts for children in the child welfare system and works with county offices to address legal barriers.

Requires 5+ years experience or equivalent education (associates/bachelor/paralegal cert). Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm; temporary through 2026 with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• General knowledge/work experience in legal or child welfare.
• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree/certification.

Responsabilités

• Draft legal documents for solicitor review, including petitions, orders, motions and stipulations.
• Participate in county court hearings and pre-hearing conferences.
• Assist with all aspects of lay and expert witness preparation for testimony.
• Facilitate and/or train on approved LSI training topics.
• Support county best practices.
• Locate parents, relatives or other permanency resources and collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results.

Connaissances

Draft legal documents

Attend court hearings

Witness preparation

LSI training facilitation

Caseworker collaboration

Formation

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Description du poste

Voce seeks a temporary paralegal for its SWAN Legal Services Initiative in Mercer County. The role supports permanency efforts for children in the child welfare system and works with county offices to address legal barriers.

Requires 5+ years experience or equivalent education (associates/bachelor/paralegal cert). Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm; temporary through 2026 with potential for extension.