Paralegal — Certification

Job overview

The Paralegal — Certification role is primarily onsite in Springfield, IL during legislative sessions; compensation is $50,000 per year. The position supports the Illinois House of Representatives Legal Unit and its staff attorneys. The role provides legal research, legislative drafting, document, and administrative support in a public policy environment. It helps attorneys manage legislative materials and inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and supporting legal office operations.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal, statutory, legislative, and policy research
• organize Legal Unit materials
• assist attorneys with legislative proposals, amendments, resolutions, and memoranda
• maintain legal files and databases
• respond to research inquiries under attorney supervision
• coordinate meetings
• perform administrative duties
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paralegal

legal research

legislative support

legislative drafting

government

legal files

confidentiality

springfield il

illinois house of representatives

$50,000/year

occasional weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, prescription, behavioral health, and life insurance
• State Employees’ Retirement System
• optional health savings and deferred compensation programs
• vacation, sick, and personal time.

Why this role

Work location may be in Sangamon or Cook County, with Springfield as the work location during legislative sessions. Occasional weekends may be required.

About the employer

Illinois House of Representatives is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.