Illinois Legal Aid Online · 23 hours ago
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT (HOUSING) - Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yrIllinois Legal Aid Online is dedicated to providing free legal services to low-income individuals in the Chicago area. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will assist CVLS staff attorneys in advising residential landlords about evictions, handling client intakes, maintaining case records, and performing administrative tasks.
Law EnforcementLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Intaking and screening potential clients
Maintaining case records
Communicating with clients and other parties as necessary
Analyzing and reporting data
Performing additional program administrative needs
Qualification
Required
Fluency in Spanish is required
The ability to stay organized and keep program components organized
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively to different people from all ages and walks of life
Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom
Experience working with a database is a plus
The drive to do your job well and the creativity to improve program mechanics
The ability to accept supervision while also being self-motivated and self-reliant
The ability to work independently and in a team
Benefits
Medical, life and disability insurance
Pension benefits
Generous paid holidays
Vacation
Sick days
CVLS will provide a laptop, web camera and speakers if necessary
Company
Illinois Legal Aid Online
Illinois Legal Aid Online is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance and advice for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Founded in 2001
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Amy Clark
Community Engagement Director
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