Legal Assistant – Child Welfare Unit

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks a Legal Assistant for the Child Welfare Unit to manage records requests from clients, attorneys, courts, governmental agencies, child welfare agencies, and the public. You will log, organize, and track requests, coordinate with CWU staff, and respond to inquiries with discretion and confidentiality.

Under supervision of the Office Manager and Chief Deputy City Solicitor, the Legal Assistant reviews DHS case records, drafts supporting materials,

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential records.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, assign, and track CWU records requests from clients, attorneys, courts, DHS, and the public.
• Coordinate with CWU staff and contract attorneys; monitor deadlines; ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Confidentiality

Education

High School/GED

Tools

PACFile

Job description

The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks a Legal Assistant for the Child Welfare Unit to manage records requests from clients, attorneys, courts, governmental agencies, child welfare agencies, and the public. You will log, organize, and track requests, coordinate with CWU staff, and respond to inquiries with discretion and confidentiality.

Under supervision of the Office Manager and Chief Deputy City Solicitor, the Legal Assistant reviews DHS case records, drafts supporting materials,