Paralegal I – Compliance & Litigation Support (In-Office)

Office of the Illinois Attorney General; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking a qualified paralegal to perform regulatory compliance review of documents, analyze contracts and building specifications, and conduct legal research under the supervision of an attorney.

The position requires at least an Associate Degree (Bachelor preferred) in business law or legal studies or completion of a paralegal program, with two years of advanced clerical experience in a legal setting; in-office attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (Bachelor preferred) in business law or legal studies or completion of an approved paralegal training program.
• Two years of advanced clerical work experience in a legal services operation or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; evaluate and interpret contracts, financial statements, and other complex documentation.
• Attendance is an essential function; in-office work required.

Responsibilities

• Performs regulatory compliance review of documents and analyzes contracts, leases, building specifications, and other materials.
• Maintains extensive oral and written communication with corporate and legal representatives of registrants.
• Performs paralegal work in researching, analyzing, and monitoring the status of assigned cases; writes legal memoranda and prepares routine legal documents for review by a licensed attorney.
• Reviews transcripts of hearings and case files and excerpts pertinent information; conducts legal research for special projects and assignments.
• Performs other related duties within the scope of duties defined above.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Paralegal work

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Associate Degree in business law/legal studies or paralegal program

Job description

The Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking a qualified paralegal to perform regulatory compliance review of documents, analyze contracts and building specifications, and conduct legal research under the supervision of an attorney.

The position requires at least an Associate Degree (Bachelor preferred) in business law or legal studies or completion of a paralegal program, with two years of advanced clerical experience in a legal setting; in-office attendance is required.