Paralegal – Galesburg/Peoria
$42k/y-$54k/y
a day ago
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Summary
Prairie State Legal Services Inc. is seeking a Paralegal to join their team in Galesburg, IL. The role involves providing support to attorneys in serving vulnerable community members with legal issues.
About the Role
As a Paralegal, you will maintain contact with clients, prepare legal documents, monitor case files, assist attorneys with various legal matters, and perform office tasks. This position requires in-person attendance with the option to choose your home office in Peoria or Galesburg.
About You
Required:
- 2-year associate degree, 4-year bachelor's degree, and/or a paralegal certificate.
- Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
- Proficient with computers and online tools.
- Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
Preferred:
- Previous legal experience.
- Experience providing services to low-income individuals.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 403b retirement plan, including employer contributions.
- Training and education program.
- PTO that starts at nearly 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked.
- Paid sick leave.
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment.
- 12 paid holidays.
Prairie State Legal Services Inc.
Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS) is a nonprofit law firm, serving 36 counties throughout Northern and Central Illinois. PSLS offers free legal services to low income persons and those older than 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. PSLS offers help with legal issues related to financial stability, housing and safety.
Galesburg, IL