Temporary Paralegal - Mercer County

SWAN Legal Services Initiative Paralegal - Temporary Location: Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Temporary position with an expected conclusion between August - October 2026. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. What You Will Contribute Draft legal documents for solicitor review, including petitions, orders, motions, and stipulations. Participate in county court hearings and pre‑hearing conferences. Assist with all aspects of lay and expert witness preparation for testimony. Facilitate and/or train on approved LSI training topics. Support county best practices. Conduct diligent searches to locate parents, relatives, or other potential permanency resources or connections for children who are receiving services from, or are in the custody of the county, and collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results. Other duties as assigned. What It Will Take To Succeed General knowledge/work experience in legal or child welfare and an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or paralegal certificate is preferred. A minimum of five years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree and/or certification. We strive to hire motivated professionals with strong organizational and time‑management skills who will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Why Voce – We Invest In You Health insurance with medical spending accounts (employer contribution to the HSA if electing HDHP) Dental, vision, long‑term disability and accident insurance Three employer‑paid benefits: short‑term disability insurance, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program Employer contribution equivalent to 6% of your salary to your 401(k) 13 paid holidays (including three floating holidays) 18 days of paid time off in the first year of employment Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Please submit your cover letter and resume to be considered. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Voce