Paralegal
Voce, Phila, PA, United States
SWAN Legal Services Initiative Paralegals
Voce employs paralegals to perform work for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative (LSI), a program that was created to address barriers within the legal process that delay permanency for a child in the child welfare system. LSI paralegals work out of every county's children and youth office. LSI paralegals assist counties with all aspects of the legal process which ensures children are in safe and permanent homes.
Responsibilities
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 who are receiving services from, or are in the custody of the county and collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results
Qualifications
General knowledge/work experience in legal or in 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 strive to hire motivated professionals with strong organizational and time management skills who will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Benefits
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 equivalent to 6% of your salary to your 401(k)
13 paid holidays (including three floating holidays)
18 days of PTO in first year of employment
Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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Voce employs paralegals to perform work for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative (LSI), a program that was created to address barriers within the legal process that delay permanency for a child in the child welfare system. LSI paralegals work out of every county's children and youth office. LSI paralegals assist counties with all aspects of the legal process which ensures children are in safe and permanent homes.
Responsibilities
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 who are receiving services from, or are in the custody of the county and collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results
Qualifications
General knowledge/work experience in legal or in 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 strive to hire motivated professionals with strong organizational and time management skills who will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Benefits
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 equivalent to 6% of your salary to your 401(k)
13 paid holidays (including three floating holidays)
18 days of PTO in first year of employment
Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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