Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative

H2: Empower Change and Create Lasting Impact

Organization: Voce

Department: SWAN Legal Services Initiative

Job Title: Paralegal

Location: Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: per hour

Benefits: 401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

Overview:

- Voce is a nationally recognized agency that uses its voice to create positive change in people's lives.
- Our agency believes every child deserves a safe and nurturing permanent home.
- We employ specialized knowledge and services to expedite adoptions and keep families together.
- We also co-administer the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) program for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
- With our partner Diakon, we strive to provide the best services to achieve permanency for children in foster care.

Responsibilities:

- Draft legal documents for solicitor review, including petitions, orders, motions, and stipulations.
- Participate in county court hearings and pre-hearing conferences.
- Assist with witness preparation for testimony.
- Conduct diligent searches to locate potential permanency resources for children.
- Facilitate and train on approved LSI topics.
- Support county best practices.

Qualifications:

- General knowledge/work experience in legal or child welfare.
- Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience will be considered.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Motivated and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Benefits:

- Health insurance with medical spending accounts.
- Dental, vision, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- 10 paid holidays and 18 days of PTO in the first year of employment.
- Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Join Our Team:

- Be a part of a nationally recognized agency that empowers change and creates lasting impact.
- Use your voice to make a difference in the lives of children in foster care.
- Benefit from a competitive total rewards package and a supportive work environment.
- Submit your cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity.

Not specified

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

Not specified

Legal drafting, court hearings, witness preparation, legal research, training, case management

Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate preferred; minimum of 5 years related experience considered

Submit cover letter and resume

Qualification and Experience Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate preferred; minimum of 5 years related experience considered

Legal