Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 46,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in …
Skills: Legal Research, Case Management, E-filing, Discovery, Docket Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$30/hr
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Skills: Medication Preparation, Sterile Compounding, IV Admixture, Prescription Processing, Inventory Management
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$92k–$164k/yr
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the ca…
Skills: Omnichannel Communication, Project Management, Vendor Management, Print Communications, Digital Communication Channels
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$20/hr–$30/hr
At Auction.com, we’re transforming real estate. As the nation’s leading online platform for buying and selling residential bank-owned and foreclosure properties, we connect buyers, sellers, and investors with…
Skills: Quality Control, Administrative Support, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$35/hr
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Skills: HR Administration, Payroll Processing, Personnel Record Management, Union Environment Experience, Onboarding
Waukegan, Illinois, United States · On-site
Human Resources Generalist Waukegan Steel is a structural steel fabricator serving the Midwest construction markets. Our team has worked on various projects throughout the Midwest including, Soldier Field, the Museum of …
Skills: Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, HR Compliance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Assistant Principal CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the direction of the school principal, takes charge of the school in the absence of the school principal, and assists in the direction and coordination…
Skills: Educational Leadership, School Budgeting, Student Discipline, Teacher Supervision, Curriculum Implementation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$48k–$56k/yr
Logistics Customer Service Representative MSC USA - Chicago 48,000.00 - 56,000.00 USD Looking for a career opportunity but have no experience? At MSC, we are looking for candidates that would like to challenge themselves…
Skills: Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Customer Orientation, Dependability, Organization Skills
Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr
With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses across the US. Loomis pri…
Skills: Deposit Verification, Cash Processing, Currency Counting, Data Entry, Calculator Proficiency
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$55k–$60k/yr
The IMC acts as the primary point of coordination providing service delivery to our clients and their assignees whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service. The IMC will be the first point of contact for the…
Skills: International Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Financial Analysis
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$68k–$103k/yr
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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58k–$88k/yr
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Skills: Problem Solving, Negotiation, Communication Skills, Time Management, SAP
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$20/hr
Description About us: At Orthodontic Experts, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and setting the standard for orthodontic excellence. With 32 locations across the greater Chicagoland area, Wisconsin,…
Skills: Customer Service, Patient Coordination, Administrative Support, Microsoft Office Suite, Problem Solving
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$55k–$60k/yr
Description The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), dedicated to forming visionary leaders for a public church engaged in the world. Located in the v…
Skills: Student Success Coaching, Academic Advising, Retention Management, Student Governance Oversight, CRM Systems
Berwyn, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$70k/yr
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Skills: Master data management, JD Edwards Enterprise One, Data entry, Data quality, Root cause analysis
Melrose Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$70k/yr
Home Administrator Salary: $70,000 annually Schedule: 3-11pm with every other weekend off WHO WE ARE Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilit…
Skills: Staff Supervision, Program Implementation, Behavioral Management, Clinical Monitoring, Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$65k–$85k/yr
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Skills: Import and Export Operations, Customs Clearance, Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Vendor Management
Hillsboro, Illinois, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$36/hr
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Skills: Event Coordination, Facility Management, Customer Service, Staff Management, Inventory Management
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The Paralegal provides comprehensive legal support to attorneys in the State Litigation Unit, including filing pleadings and preparing for hearings, mediations, and trials. Key duties include managing discovery, maintaining electronic case files, and performing legal research using Westlaw.
Candidates must have an associate degree with five years of experience or a bachelor's degree with three years of experience, including at least two years in a legal environment. Proficiency in legal software and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and deadlines are required.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 46,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The CPS Law Department provides a full array of legal services to the Chicago Board of Education and the various departments and divisions of Chicago Public Schools. The State Litigation Unit (“State Lit”) represents the Board in civil suits filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County and also handles administrative matters and provides client counseling. Matters include personal injury cases ranging from slip and falls to sexual assault and death cases, mechanics liens, property tax appeals, construction cases, whistleblower claims, limited employment matters, breach of contract claims, debarments, bid protests, and FOIA litigation.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, the Paralegal provides paralegal support to assigned attorneys and general support across the Law Office. This role is of a confidential nature and has regular access to Law Office and other CPS Departments’ confidential files, data, and information, including confidential student and employee information. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that will be paid for time worked on an hourly basis.
The Paralegal will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Assisting attorneys with filing pleadings and in preparation of and during hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials, including preparing witness folders, exhibits, subpoenas, courtesy copies, and provides technology assistance
Providing support with operational and administrative tasks related to workers’ compensation matters
Representing the District at Administrative Hearings for City Building Department Citations
Gathering information and documents from various departments and District systems relating to threatened litigation and pending litigation matters
Assisting with discovery by drafting requests and preparing responses, and collecting, organizing, reviewing, summarizing and redacting a variety of records
Maintaining and updating the state litigation docket and scheduling court reporters for depositions, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
Maintaining and organizing electronic case files in the Matter Management System following Unit and legal protocols
Performing legal research on Westlaw and cite-checking briefs
Assisting with cross-functional work and new initiatives
Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Paralegal must possess the following qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five (5) years of administrative support or clerical work experience; or
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years of administrative support or clerical work experience
Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a legal environment is required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while balancing multiple time-sensitive priorities
Excellent organizational skills; demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a large volume of files in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment to meet and manage competing deadlines
Ability to track and adhere to strict timelines and ensure all filings and other legal documents are submitted by required deadlines
Able to take ownership of, and independently manage, tasks, timelines and systems, following tasks through to completion with little or no follow-up; knows when to ask questions
Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive information, videos, and documents
Clear, effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills (speaking, writing, listening)
Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally at all times with team members, other Law Department staff, executive offices, internal clients and external partners
Strong typing skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, and CM/ECF and Odyssey E-filing software
Solid working knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
Proficiency or ability to quickly gain proficiency using CPS and legal systems and applications (i.e., Oracle, PeopleSoft, SSM, Aspen, Matter Management System, docket management, document review, e-discovery)
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Providing a high quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in life
Chicago Public Schools is looking for teachers, leaders, and non-instructional staff to transform the face of urban education. We are a team of passionate, committed, and talented professionals who believe that every CPS student will graduate prepared for success in college, career, and life. Come join us in making CPS a model for public school districts throughout the nation. CPS is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to over 340,000 children.
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Based on 2514 listings with disclosed salaries, most administrative jobs in Illinois pay between $50k–$100k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 10,776 open administrative positions in Illinois listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Northwestern Medicine, Chicago Public Schools, OSF HealthCare, Nevada System of Higher Education, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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