Paralegal

Voce

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) employer contribution

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Pennsylvania is seeking an HR Recruiter to facilitate legal aspects concerning child welfare. Ideal candidates will have a background in legal work or child welfare and strong organizational skills. This role offers a competitive rewards package and requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience. Employment is full-time, based in Harrisburg, PA.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years related experience will be considered in lieu of degree/certification.

Responsibilities

Draft legal documents for solicitor review.
Participate in county court hearings.
Assist with witness preparation for testimony.
Train on approved LSI training topics.
Conduct searches to locate permanency resources.

Skills

General knowledge in legal or child welfare

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Paralegal certificate

Job description

HR Recruiter - Helping Others Launch & Settle into Careers they will love! (HR)

We use our voice, and empower you to use yours, to create positive, lasting change in people’s lives. We use our voice because we believe every person should belong and be empowered to thrive.

Our agency began in 1999 by pioneering a nationally recognized model focused on fostering permanent, nurturing homes for children and families. A pioneer in new approaches to achieving permanency for children in foster care, we employ specialized knowledge and a continuum of services to help agencies expedite adoptions and keep families together. We employ paralegals for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative (LSI), a program that supports counties in the child welfare system by addressing legal barriers that delay permanency for children.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

What You Will Contribute

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
Conduct diligent searches to locate parents, relatives or other permanency resources or connections for children receiving services from, or in the custody of, the county and collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results

What It Will Take To Succeed

General knowledge or work experience in legal or child welfare, and an Associate’s degree, Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree and/or certification.

We strive to hire motivated professionals with strong organizational and time‑management skills who will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes:

Health insurance with medical spending accounts (employer contribution to the HSA if electing HDHP)
Dental, vision, long‑term disability and accident insurance
Three employer‑paid benefits: short‑term disability insurance, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Employer contribution equivalent to 6% of your salary to your 401(k)
10 paid holidays (including one floating holiday)
18 days of PTO in the first year of employment
Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

About Voce

Please submit your cover letter and resume to be considered.

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