at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 58088
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 08/26/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PARALEGAL (30860)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $5,127/month (Step 1b) Full Range $5,127 - $7,135
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview:The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Paralegal. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions:- Serves as Paralegal
- Attends court hearings as directed
- Reviews all files on call sheet to ensure that files have been received
- Performs special projects and prepares statistical or other reports
- Receives and processes all subpoenas received by staff
- Obtains legal materials upon request of staff attorneys, either from law libraries or from other Department offices
- Under the direction of staff attorneys, files court documents and serves legal papers
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
