Paralegal – Child Welfare & Permanency Advocate

Voce; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Voce seeks Paralegals to support the SWAN Legal Services Initiative across Sullivan and Wyoming Counties in Pennsylvania. The role focuses on advancing permanency for children in the child welfare system, including drafting petitions, attending hearings, and assisting with witness preparation.

To succeed, an Associate's/Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification is preferred, with a minimum of 5 years experience considered in lieu of formal education.

Qualifications

• General knowledge/work experience in legal or in child welfare preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Child welfare

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Voce seeks Paralegals to support the SWAN Legal Services Initiative across Sullivan and Wyoming Counties in Pennsylvania. The role focuses on advancing permanency for children in the child welfare system, including drafting petitions, attending hearings, and assisting with witness preparation.

To succeed, an Associate's/Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification is preferred, with a minimum of 5 years experience considered in lieu of formal education.