Paralegal Express Employment Professionals Waukegan, IL Job Details Temporary | Full-time $42,000

•$44,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Spanish Filing Law office experience Typing Legal case management

Full Job Description Overview Job Title:

Paralegal Location:

Waukegan, IL (In-person, full-time

•37.5 hrs/week)

Salary:

$42,000

•$44,000/year (based on experience) About Prairie State Legal Services Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS) is a nonprofit legal aid organization dedicated to helping low-income individuals, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities meet their basic needs. We provide high-quality legal services across northern and central Illinois in a supportive, collaborative environment. Paralegal Key Responsibilities Maintain regular contact with clients, provide case status updates, and schedule appointments. Draft routine pleadings, correspondence, notices, and subpoenas; assist with e-filing. Schedule court dates, monitor case files for completeness, organize documents, and manage closed files. Enter client info into case software, request medical/other records, handle typing, emailing, copying, and faxing. Help attorneys handle cases involving family law, domestic violence, Social Security Disability, housing, and administrative law. Assist with off-site client intake as needed. Qualifications Degree (Associate/Bachelor's) or Paralegal Certificate

REQUIRED.

Previous legal experience Spanish-English bilingual skills highly preferred. Experience working with low-income populations preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills. Valid driver's license or reliable transportation for occasional local travel. Short term position until the end of the year to cover a leave

Schedule:

M-F 8:30AM-5PM Feel free to email me directly:

Pay:

$42,000.00

•$44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person