Paralegal

Voce; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Voce in Pennsylvania is seeking Paralegals for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative. The role involves drafting legal documents, participating in county court hearings, and supporting best practices in child welfare.

Successful candidates will have a degree or certification in Paralegal studies along with significant legal experience. Voce offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree and/or certification.
• Experience drafting legal documents and participating in court hearings.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents for solicitor review.
• Participate in county court hearings and pre‑hearing conferences.
• Assist with witness preparation for testimony.

Skills

General knowledge in legal or child welfare

Strong organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

SWAN Legal Services Initiative Paralegals

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 potential permanency resources or connections for children who are receiving services from, or are in the custody of the county and collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results

What It Will Take To Succeed

General knowledge/work experience in legal or in 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.

Why Voce - We Invest In You

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 first year of employment
• Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)