Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Location: Carbondale, IL (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Firm Attorney/Owner
Compensation/Pay Range: $18/hour + (commensurate with education and experience)
Posting Date: April 7, 2026

About the Role

Povolish Law is growing!

Povolish Law has an opening for a full-time Paralegal.

Successful candidates must be willing to work in a high‑volume, small law firm handling multiple practice areas, including guardianship, probate, estate planning, business formation, and real estate. Ideal candidates are comfortable working directly with clients, bring excellent communication skills, and are motivated to support Povolish Law’s client‑centered approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform core paralegal functions, including file management, document preparation, and case support.
• Collaborate with the firm attorney, junior associates, other paralegals, and the office manager to provide seamless and responsive client support.
• Analyze, develop, manage, and support internal processes, client files, and legal systems as needed.
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures, ethical obligations, and applicable Illinois statutes and court requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal team members and external clients, courts, and third‑party contacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent paralegal studies certificate
• Experience: paralegal experience and/or office experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

· Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and managing discovery, along with strong writing skills, is a plus.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Office-based
• Schedule: Standard business hours, M-F 9:00-4:00, for clients. Other hours may be required depending on case load.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting and screen use; occasional standing, walking, and light lifting of files or office materials

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, which may include:

• $18/hour
• Cell Phone Reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid time off: Two weeks paid time off (accrued; compliant with IL Paid Leave for All Workers)
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, list of references, and transcript (if applicable) to:

Povolish Law, LLC

[email protected]

Attn: Angela M. Povolish

Attorney at Law

1405 W Main St, 2nd Floor

Carbondale, IL 62901

Telephone No. 618-353-0055

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Povolish Law, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person