City of Philadelphia · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant Supervisor - Child Welfare Unit
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $76K/yrThe City of Philadelphia is a vibrant and inclusive employer that values integrity and innovation. They are seeking a Legal Assistant Supervisor for the Child Welfare Unit, responsible for supervising legal assistants, managing case files, and coordinating with Family Court staff. The role involves overseeing the preparation and filing of dependent petitions and providing support in the training and evaluation of staff.
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Responsibilities
Participate in interviews of candidates for City of Philadelphia Legal Assistant positions
Assist in new hire coordination and training of new legal assistant staff
Schedule, prepare, and attend meetings specific to Child Welfare Unit legal assistant responsibilities
Assist with scheduling, preparing, and attending meetings specific to Child Welfare Unit area of practice
Assist in the development/modification of Child Welfare Unit training modules/programs/materials
Prepare monthly Child Welfare Unit legal assistant staff calendar for on-call dependent petition drafting assignments
Assign work to subordinate staff and monitor work assignments
Provide direct supervision/oversight for City of Philadelphia legal assistants and indirect supervision for Legal Service Initiative Paralegals (LSIP) assigned to draft dependent petitions
Prepare annual employee performance evaluations for City of Philadelphia legal assistants under direct supervision
Provide feedback to LSIP supervisory/management staff regarding LSIP employee performance related to dependent petition drafting
Assist with drafting dependent petitions as needed
Provide direct oversight of dependent filing submissions to the Juvenile Branch of Family Court, Division of the Court of Common Pleas
Interact with Juvenile Branch of Family Court, Division of the Court of Common Pleas staff (Dependent Court Operations, Adoptions Unit, Truancy Unit) regarding dependency and adoption/permanent legal custody related filings
Act as liaison between Juvenile Branch of Family Court, Division of the Court of Common Pleas staff and Child Welfare Unit staff to resolve filing impediments
Report to Child Welfare Unit management and Human Resources regarding employee performance and work status
Assist in resolving issues and disputes
Develop, update, and maintain work and document logs/databases regarding dependency pleadings and maintain document quality control
Assist with providing reports to interoffice/interdepartmental management and client representatives
Assist attorneys with special due diligence efforts and other special projects
Conduct research utilizing legal research tools and other databases/resources
Handle an independent dependency and adoption/permanent legal custody related case load under the supervision of an assigned attorney and with assistance of a LSIP
Qualification
Required
Excellent organizational skills
Effective and professional oral and written communication
Ability to work independently and think proactively
Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments
Computer skills required/desired for the position include: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, OneNote, Access), Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets, OpenOffice Calc), Email (mail merge, filters, folders, rules), Presentations/Slideshows (Powerpoint, Google Slides, OpenOffice Impress, Tableu), Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other virtual platforms
Experience with electronic filing through PACfile
Ability to complete work projects in a timely and accurate manner
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
Preferred
Associates degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent
Experience supervising employees formally or informally, preferably in a legal setting
Benefits
Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
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City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
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10001+ employees
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