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PARALEGAL ASSISTANT

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In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Nov 12, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62706

Job Requisition ID:  40900

 Agency: Capital Development Board
Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,766 monthly; Full Range $4,766 - $6,632 monthly  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062


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. 

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number  40900

 

Position Overview

The Legal Office at the Capital Development Board utilizes Paralegal Assistants to work under the supervision of CDB licensed attorneys to perform general paralegal support services and to assist with special projects, reports and research.

Essential Functions

  •  Serves as a paralegal assistant to the CDB Legal Office.
  •  Maintains files and electronic database for Interagency and Intergovernmental Agreements.
  •  Researches CDB files and meets with project representatives to ascertain the facts associated with disputes.
  •  Serves as primary contact for Illinois Department of Labor inquiries.
  •  Drafts basic contract documents for procurement of consultants and other special services.
  •  Serves as agency forms coordinator.
  •  Acts as liaison between CDB and buyers and sellers regarding land acquisition.
  •  Serves as back-up Freedom of Information Officer.
  •  Provides assistance and support for the Vendor Responsibility Program.
  •  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.  

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in such areas as legal, pre-legal, English, statistics or directly related coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers two (2) years' experience in conducting legal research and drafting legal documents and correspondence.
  • Prefers two (2) years' experience working with computer program applications and software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and legal research tools such as Lexis.
  • Prefers one (1) year experience in construction law.
  • Prefers one (1) year experience working with the Freedom of Information Act.
  • Prefers one (1) year experience responding to subpoenas seeking documents and discovery requests.
  • Prefers working knowledge to write in a clear and concise manner.
  • Prefers working knowledge to organize and present statistical data.  

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires familiarity to applicable procurement requirements within the first six months of employment.  

** The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm; Monday - Friday (flexible and hybrid schedules may be available)  
Work Location: 401 S. Spring St Springfield, IL 62704  
Email: CDB.HRTeam@illinois.gov (questions only)
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

 

Benefits of State Employment

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

  • Flexible, 9-day and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program- voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Option pre-tax programs- Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistance Plan
  • 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days in year one of state employment)
  • 12 paid sick days annually which carry over year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link: State Employee Benefits (illinois.gov)

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

About the Agency:

 

The Capital Development Board (CDB) oversees the construction of new state facilities, such as prisons, state parks, mental institutions and college and university projects.  In addition, CDB is responsible for renovation and rehabilitation projects at over 8,770 state owned buildings spread over more than 100 million square feet of floor space.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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