Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

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Paralegal - Blair County: Join the Fight for Children's Rights with Vocational Empowerment

Full-Time Paralegal Position in Hollidaysburg, PA with Competitive Salary and Benefits

H1: Paralegal Position in Hollidaysburg, PA with Vocational Empowerment

H2: Make a Difference in Children's Lives with Vocational Empowerment's Paralegal Position in Blair County

Organization: Vocational Empowerment (formerly SWAN Legal Services Initiative)

Location: Hollidaysburg, PA

Salary:

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

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Organization Overview:

Vocational Empowerment, formerly known as SWAN Legal Services Initiative, is a nationally recognized agency that is dedicated to creating positive and lasting change in the lives of children in the child welfare system. Our mission is to ensure that every child has a safe and permanent home with a caring and supportive family.

Our agency has been a pioneer in new approaches to achieving permanency for children in foster care, using specialized knowledge and a continuum of 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 in partnership with Diakon.

Role Overview:

As a paralegal for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative, you will work out of the Blair County Children and Youth office to assist with all aspects of the legal process to ensure that children are placed in safe and permanent homes. This includes drafting legal documents, participating in court hearings and conferences, and conducting diligent searches for potential permanency resources for children in the custody of the county.

What You Will Contribute:

- 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
- Facilitate and/or train on approved LSI training topics
- Support county best practices
- Conduct diligent searches for potential permanency resources for children in county custody

What It Will Take to Succeed:

- General knowledge/work experience in legal or child welfare field
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience considered in lieu of degree/certification
- Strong organizational and time management skills

Why Vocational Empowerment:

At Vocational Empowerment, we believe in investing in our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package, including:

- Health insurance with medical spending accounts
- Dental, vision, long term disability, and accident insurance
- Employer-paid benefits: short term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with employer contribution
- 10 paid holidays (including one floating holiday)
- 18 days of PTO in first year of employment
- Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children in need. Submit your cover letter and resume to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

Vocational Empowerment is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate preferred.

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

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