School Law Paralegal: Litigation Support & Records

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Competitive paid time-off policies

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Paralegal to provide critical support to various legal departments. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Paralegal will be responsible for gathering and reviewing documents, preparing legal drafts, and assisting attorneys during mediations and hearings.

Qualified candidates will have a paralegal certificate, at least three years of litigation practice experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time role requires Chicago residency and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of paralegal experience in a litigation practice.
• Ability to manage confidential information and documents.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review legal documents for relevancy.
• Prepare drafts of legal documents for attorney approval.
• Assist attorneys during mediations and hearings.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files.
• Process requests for student records.

Skills

Manage a large volume of files

Maintain confidentiality

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Adobe

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Paralegal to provide critical support to various legal departments. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Paralegal will be responsible for gathering and reviewing documents, preparing legal drafts, and assisting attorneys during mediations and hearings.

Qualified candidates will have a paralegal certificate, at least three years of litigation practice experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time role requires Chicago residency and offers comprehensive benefits.