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Paralegal II - General Law- Metro East/Belleville- #25-14

Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Belleville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

POSTING #25-14

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Paralegal II

PERMANENT ASSIGNMENT: Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration

BUREAU SERVED: General Law

LOCATION: Metro East/Belleville

201 W Pointe Dr., Suite 7

Belleville, IL 62226

SALARY: $57,192.00 - $70,128.00 annually

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides paraprofessional support and enhances attorney effectiveness by providing information; independently conducting extensive research, investigations, and compliance reviews; and preparing in-depth legal documents at the direction of an attorney. Obtains information by contacting witnesses, attorneys, claimants, and others; developing questions; reviewing files and documents; and conducting legal and factual research. Provides information by answering questions and requests; serving as a resource in areas of general and/or specialized knowledge; attending meetings; assisting in preparation of public education materials. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, using independent judgement in the analysis, preparation and summarization of legal documents and/or pleadings. Provides support to attorneys by preparing case docket; coordinating preparation of reports; analyzing data; identifying solutions; identifying deficiencies; explaining remedies through correspondence and written instruction; clarifying customer complaints; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution; reviewing additional submissions or materials for completion; preparing exhibits; preparing subpoenas; preparing witnesses for testimony; preparing trial briefs and other legal memos; preparing motions; preparing jury instructions; and preparing summons and complaints. Complies with federal/state/local legal requirements by reviewing and evaluating documentation, contracts, and financial statements; enforcing adherence to requirements; and studying existing and new legislation/rules. Provides recommendations by reviewing and evaluating applications; analyzing programs and services; verifying documentation; studying performance requirements; analyzing and evaluating evidence; keeping abreast of trends; and maintaining historical context. Processes claims/registrations by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to team leader for resolution. Completes research projects by establishing project objective; designing and developing mathematical, statistical, and other models; determining data collection methods; directing the collection of data; synthesizing data; interpreting results. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and educational seminars; reviewing appropriate publications. Trains and/or assists in the training of other paralegals; accomplishing related results in a cooperative and collaborative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires at least an Associate Degree (Bachelor Degree preferred) in business law or legal studies, or related field, or completion of an A.B.A. approved paralegal training program and three (3) years of paralegal experience and must have served satisfactorily as a paralegal in the OAG for at least two (2) years or an equivalent combination of training education and experience. Lexis and Internet research skills preferred. Familiarity with law library resources essential. Ability to communicate effectively; excellent verbal and written skills required; evaluate and interpret contracts, financial statements, and other complex documentation; and work within budgetary constraints needed. Minimal typing may be required. Word Processing skills required. Attendance is an essential function of this position. Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public required.

HOURS OF WORK: 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Monday - Friday) Position requires in office attendance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Send resume with cover letter to:

Office of the Attorney General

Attn: Human Resources

500 South Second Street

Springfield, Illinois 62701

or

humanresources@ilag.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,192.00 - $70,128.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,192 - $70,128

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