💼 Full-Time Position

Paralegal - Order of Protection Program

🏢
ASCEND JUSTICE
📍 Illinois, Chicago, United States
📍
Location
Illinois, United States
📅
Posted
June 19, 2026
⏰
Type
Full-Time
🎯

Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Description Job Description Supervised by: Managing Director, Family Law and Protective Order Division Status: Full-time

Essential Responsibilities
  • Assist attorneys with the operation of the same-day Order of Protection clinic by providing direct services to clients, demonstrating proper procedures for interns and volunteers, and completing administrative tasks. (40%)
  • Assist attorneys with Order of Protection representation cases, including client communication, opening and closing files, case docketing and program organization, and assisting with other case-related tasks. (60%)
  • Translation/interpretation for clients and attorneys as needed.
  • Provide occasional coverage for the office front desk and intake specialists.
  • Deliver all services according to principles of trauma-informed care.
  • Maintain client files (physical, electronic, and Legal Server), opening and closing cases according to agency procedur...