Paralegal (Degree)

Job overview

The Paralegal (Degree) role is primarily onsite in Springfield, IL during legislative sessions; compensation is $60,000 per year. The Illinois House of Representatives Legal Unit supports legislative and legal work in a public policy environment.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal, statutory, legislative, and policy research under attorney supervision
• organize Legal Unit materials and maintain files, document repositories, and legislative reference databases
• assist with drafting and reviewing legislative proposals, amendments, resolutions, and memoranda
• respond to research inquiries under attorney supervision
• coordinate meetings
• support legal office administration
• and maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paralegal

springfield il

illinois house of representatives

legal research

legislative research

legislative drafting

legal documents

public policy

legal unit

$60,000 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The work location may be in Sangamon or Cook County, with Springfield work during legislative sessions. Typical non-session hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; hours may change during session, and occasional weekends may be required.

About the employer

Illinois House of Representatives is hiring for this role. Industry: Legislative Bodies. Sector: 92.