Paralegal - Susquehanna County

Voce; Montrose (Susquehanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated paralegals to support the SWAN Legal Services Initiative. This role involves drafting legal documents, participating in court hearings, and assisting with witness preparation to ensure children in the welfare system find safe, permanent homes. Ideal candidates will have a background in legal or child welfare, with strong organizational and time management skills. Join a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and families, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Employer Contribution

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Participation

Qualifications

• General knowledge or experience in legal or child welfare.
• 5+ years of related experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents for solicitor review.
• Assist with court hearings and witness preparation.
• Conduct diligent searches for potential permanency resources.

Skills

Legal Document Drafting

Court Hearing Participation

Witness Preparation

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Add Your Voice - Work For Us

We use our voice, and empower you to use yours, to create positive, lasting change in people’s lives.

We believe every person should belong and be empowered to thrive.

Who We Are

Our agency began in 1999 by pioneering a model that is nationally recognized. We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing permanent home — with a caring and supportive family that makes it possible to grow and thrive.

We are pioneers in new approaches to achieving permanency for children in foster care, employing specialized knowledge and a continuum of services to help agencies expedite adoptions and keep families together.

To learn more, please visit https://vocetogether.org/expertise/adoption-permanency.html

Additionally, with our partner Diakon, we co-administer the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) program for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

To learn more about LSI, SWAN, or Diakon, please visit www.diakon-swan.org

SWAN Legal Services Initiative Paralegals

Voce employs paralegals to perform work for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative (LSI), a program created to address barriers within the legal process that delay permanency for children in the child welfare system. LSI paralegals work out of every county's children and youth office. They assist counties with all aspects of the legal process to ensure children are in safe and permanent homes.

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, 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 seek motivated professionals with strong organizational and time management skills who will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.

Why Voce - We Invest In You

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:

• 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 of 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
• Participation in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Please submit your cover letter and resume to be considered. EOE