Paralegal – Order of Protection Program

Ascend Justice

Paralegal providing support in the Order of Protection Program, assisting attorneys and clients in a hybrid setting. Role includes client services, administrative tasks, and collaborative support.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeIllinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,500 - $63,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
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 procedures.
Record all client communications, documents, evidence, and other materials in Legal Server and SharePoint.
Protect the organization by keeping information confidential.
Actively participate in required staff meetings and trainings.
Coordinate with the team’s Client Support Coordinator and other colleagues to ensure that the client receives seamless, holistic services.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
Bilingual in Spanish/English required
Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must have completed or be willing to complete 40-hour Domestic Violence training
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds who are in crisis
Knowledge of or experience with working with survivors of gender-based or intimate partner violence
Familiarity with principles of trauma-informed care and willingness to complete additional training
Sensitive listener with the ability to explain complex concepts
Strong self-motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks
Basic computer and office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment
Sense of humor.

Benefits

Comp & perks

FSA Health
Dependent Care
Commute Plan
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development

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Hard Skills & Tools

paralegal experiencelegal assistant experiencecase docketingclient communicationadministrative taskstranslationinterpretationtrauma-informed careDomestic Violence trainingMicrosoft Word

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationsensitive listenerself-motivationability to manage multiple tasksability to work with diverse backgroundsability to explain complex conceptssense of humor

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree40-hour Domestic Violence training