Juvenile Court Project Paralegal

Allegheny County Bar Association; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allegheny County Bar Foundation Juvenile Court Project seeks a full-time Paralegal to support legal representation for parents in child welfare dependency cases. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and paralegal certification, along with litigation experience, and involves a blend of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of significant litigation experience as a paralegal/legal assistant preferred.
• Proficient in word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Assists with filing pleadings, motions and other documents with various courts.
• Researches legal issues related to child welfare cases.
• Attends court hearings and assists with intake for legal representation.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Document drafting

Cite-checking

Word processing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program

Job description

The Allegheny County Bar Foundation Juvenile Court Project (JCP) is seeking a fulltime Paralegal to team with attorneys, social workers, parental support advocates and peer parent advocates in an interdisciplinary model of legal representation. The JCP represents parents involved in child welfare dependency and termination of parental rights cases in Allegheny County and is based in downtown Pittsburgh.

The Paralegal is an integral part of the JCP interdisciplinary model of legal representation the goal of which is to provide a holistic approach to assessing, advocating and supporting our clients as they address the issues bringing their family to the attention of the Juvenile Court and Allegheny County Children, Youth and Family Services (ACCYF).

The Paralegal provide administrative and case support to the JCP attorneys.

Core Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assists with the preparation, filing, and serving of pleadings, motions and other documents with the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas, the Superior Court, the Orphans Court, the PA Supreme Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Assists with trial preparation by collecting and compiling information; reviewing and organizing documents; and summarizing trial transcripts and exhibits.
  Acquires, prepares, and serves subpoenas.
• Researches legal issues related to the representation of clients in child welfare cases.
• Attends court hearings.
• Assists with intake for applicants seeking legal representation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program preferred, or a combination of education and/or experience
  2-3 years of significant and substantive litigation experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm setting preferred.
• Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs (trial and/or appellate).
  Proficient in word processing software
• the ability to travel within Allegheny County (via public transportation)

Position requires in-office work but also allows for some remote work days consistent with the business needs of the office.

For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter. Employer is an equal opportunity employer. No telephone calls please. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis upon receipt of resume and cover letter.