Illinois Legal Aid Online
Paralegal (Bilingual-Arabic) - Life Span
Illinois Legal Aid Online, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Paralegal (Bilingual‑Arabic)
- Life Span at Illinois Legal Aid Online
Life Span seeks candidates for an Arabic bilingual paralegal. This is a hybrid‑remote position. Office location: Chicago Loop or Des Plaines, Illinois. Life Span empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence to demand safety as a human right through client‑centered services and leads social change through accountability, community engagement, and systemic advocacy. Our organization is a nationally known leader in the provision of services to victims of violence and their children. We offer criminal court advocacy, representation in civil protective order cases, expert representation in family law cases, immigration services and counseling for survivors and their children. Services encompass police domestic violence, immigration, employment issues, sexual assault civil no‑contact orders, trauma effects, teen dating violence, and criminalization of survivors. We have two sites, serve clients in nine languages (English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic), and all services are free of charge. Staff includes trained advocates, lawyers, judges, counselors and other professionals in Illinois and across the country on critical issues and innovative practices. Life Span values staff who reflect the communities served in strength, background and lived experience. It is essential that our staff and leadership reflect the communities that we serve.
General Job Description Assist victims of domestic and sexual violence who seek civil legal representation and/or criminal court advocacy and provide paralegal support and additional assistance to attorneys as needed.
Essential Job Duties
Conduct client intake interviews.
Complete prescreens and intakes in Legal Server.
Explain Life Span services and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act to clients and help them form a plan of action based on their options under the law.
Explain domestic relations and immigration legal remedies available to clients.
Provide clients with referrals to other needed services.
Meet with clients, both in person and remotely as needed.
Maintain case files.
Maintain complete client statistics and submit as required by Life Span administration on a timely basis.
Accompany clients and attorneys to court.
Translate written documents and interpret at client interviews and assist clients in court.
Attend and participate in training and outreach as assigned.
Assist attorneys with document preparation.
Assist with main line calls, provide Life Span information, screen and direct calls.
Location and Hours The Paralegal position is a full‑time, 40 hours per week position. The position may be based in either the Chicago office or in the Des Plaines office per applicant preference. If a Des Plaines based office is preferred, regular travel to the Chicago office and Chicago courthouses will be required to attend court dates, in‑person client appointments, and legal meetings.
Hybrid Position This is a hybrid‑remote position after onboarding and completion of training.
Qualifications Fluent bi‑lingual Arabic language skills required. Bachelor of Arts Degree &/or Paralegal Certificate preferred. Commitment to working in the not‑for‑profit/public interest sector; prior experience in a social service agency or with domestic violence victims is helpful.
Pay scale and benefits Starting salary is $50,000 commensurate with experience. Bilingual staff may receive an additional $2,000 per year.
Benefits include generous PTO and holidays, Summer Fridays, life/disability insurance, a 403b plan, health, dental and vision insurance, pre‑tax public transit, an Employee Assistance Plan, FSA and DCA benefit plan options.
Loan Forgiveness Benefit Life Span is a qualifying employer for the federal PSLF program.
Position type Full‑time
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries: Legal Services
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- Life Span at Illinois Legal Aid Online
Life Span seeks candidates for an Arabic bilingual paralegal. This is a hybrid‑remote position. Office location: Chicago Loop or Des Plaines, Illinois. Life Span empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence to demand safety as a human right through client‑centered services and leads social change through accountability, community engagement, and systemic advocacy. Our organization is a nationally known leader in the provision of services to victims of violence and their children. We offer criminal court advocacy, representation in civil protective order cases, expert representation in family law cases, immigration services and counseling for survivors and their children. Services encompass police domestic violence, immigration, employment issues, sexual assault civil no‑contact orders, trauma effects, teen dating violence, and criminalization of survivors. We have two sites, serve clients in nine languages (English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic), and all services are free of charge. Staff includes trained advocates, lawyers, judges, counselors and other professionals in Illinois and across the country on critical issues and innovative practices. Life Span values staff who reflect the communities served in strength, background and lived experience. It is essential that our staff and leadership reflect the communities that we serve.
General Job Description Assist victims of domestic and sexual violence who seek civil legal representation and/or criminal court advocacy and provide paralegal support and additional assistance to attorneys as needed.
Essential Job Duties
Conduct client intake interviews.
Complete prescreens and intakes in Legal Server.
Explain Life Span services and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act to clients and help them form a plan of action based on their options under the law.
Explain domestic relations and immigration legal remedies available to clients.
Provide clients with referrals to other needed services.
Meet with clients, both in person and remotely as needed.
Maintain case files.
Maintain complete client statistics and submit as required by Life Span administration on a timely basis.
Accompany clients and attorneys to court.
Translate written documents and interpret at client interviews and assist clients in court.
Attend and participate in training and outreach as assigned.
Assist attorneys with document preparation.
Assist with main line calls, provide Life Span information, screen and direct calls.
Location and Hours The Paralegal position is a full‑time, 40 hours per week position. The position may be based in either the Chicago office or in the Des Plaines office per applicant preference. If a Des Plaines based office is preferred, regular travel to the Chicago office and Chicago courthouses will be required to attend court dates, in‑person client appointments, and legal meetings.
Hybrid Position This is a hybrid‑remote position after onboarding and completion of training.
Qualifications Fluent bi‑lingual Arabic language skills required. Bachelor of Arts Degree &/or Paralegal Certificate preferred. Commitment to working in the not‑for‑profit/public interest sector; prior experience in a social service agency or with domestic violence victims is helpful.
Pay scale and benefits Starting salary is $50,000 commensurate with experience. Bilingual staff may receive an additional $2,000 per year.
Benefits include generous PTO and holidays, Summer Fridays, life/disability insurance, a 403b plan, health, dental and vision insurance, pre‑tax public transit, an Employee Assistance Plan, FSA and DCA benefit plan options.
Loan Forgiveness Benefit Life Span is a qualifying employer for the federal PSLF program.
Position type Full‑time
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries: Legal Services
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