City of Philadelphia · 19 hours ago
Legal Assistant - Child Welfare Unit
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $61K/yrThe City of Philadelphia is a best-in-class city that values inclusion and innovation, and they are seeking a Legal Assistant for the Child Welfare Unit. This role involves assisting in the representation of the Department of Human Services in Dependency matters, including drafting petitions and managing case files.
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Responsibilities
Drafting dependent and permanency petitions
Assisting attorneys with the logistics of case management, and document preparation and presentation
Reviewing and expunging DHS and CUA case records of confidential information for review by parents, counsel, and other parties requesting these files; and
Attending Pre-Hearing Conferences at Family court on behalf for the Law Department
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
The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Preferred
Associates degree, paralegal certificate or equivalent
Executive assistant experience, 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!
Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
Founded in 1682
10001+ employees
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