Paralegal – Legal Services

Job overview

The Paralegal – Legal Services role is onsite in Chicago, IL, in a professional office environment. The posting lists a target salary range of $50,700–$54,600 per year. Westside Justice Center is a community-centered legal aid clinic working to reduce barriers to justice and support community leadership.

What you'll do

• Assist with case planning, development, and management
• coordinate and track referrals
• conduct legal research
• interview clients and gather facts
• organize case files and monitor case status
• review client and court files
• maintain electronic and paper pleadings
• analyze documents for discovery
• prepare production and witness files
• and draft, edit, and proofread correspondence and administrative documents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paralegal

legal services

legal aid

case management

legal research

client interviews

document preparation

chicago il

westside justice center

full-time

$50,700–$54,600

access to justice

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, and community impact.

Why this role

The posting seeks two years of office experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, and an ABA-accredited paralegal certificate. Occasional local work-related travel may be needed.

About the employer

Westside Justice Center is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Legal Services. Sector: 54.