Illinois / Children and Family Services / Paralegal Assistant

Job-title file

Paralegal Assistant

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

25 employees hold this title in Children and Family Services. Median total compensation for the role is $71,000, below the department median of $90,550.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $71,000
Agency median: $90,550
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,300$81,804+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 25 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Illinois

Paralegal Assistant is held in 11 Illinois departments. In Children and Family Services, the median of $71,000 ranks #2 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Health

$83,500 · 1

Illinois Gaming Board

$67,400 · 1

Guardian & Advocacy Community

$61,850 · 2

Liquor Control Community

$59,400 · 1

Office of the State Fire Marsh

$58,800 · 1

Healthcare & Family Services

$54,000 · 3

Human Services

$51,200 · 2

Corrections

$39,500 · 3

Il Workers' Compensation Commi

$34,800 · 1

State Police

$18,600 · 1

Median total compensation for the Paralegal Assistant role in other Illinoisdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Children and Family Services

Record list

Employees with this title

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Laine Wheeler

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$83,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Saline

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Laine Wheeler holds the role of Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jill Staunton

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$80,400

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Jill Staunton works as a Paralegal Assistant for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Jill earned $80,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Cynthia Lindgren

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$75,200

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Cynthia Lindgren holds the role of Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Natividad Hackett

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$73,900

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Natividad Hackett is a Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $73,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lisa Johnson

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$72,900

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Lisa Johnson works as a Paralegal Assistant for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Lisa earned $72,900 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Phoebe Pratt

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$72,800

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Phoebe Pratt is a Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $72,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kimberly Singleton

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$72,800

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Kimberly Singleton is a Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $72,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sonja Henson

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$72,800

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Sonja Henson serves as a Paralegal Assistant within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Dache' Mann

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$72,800

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Dache' Mann holds the role of Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Marsha Doan

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$72,600

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Marsha Doan serves as a Paralegal Assistant within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rosa Frazier

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$72,400

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Winnebago

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Rosa Frazier serves as a Paralegal Assistant within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Elena Walker

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$71,500

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Elena Walker works as a Paralegal Assistant for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Elena earned $71,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mary Sartin

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Williamson

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Mary Sartin works as a Paralegal Assistant for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Mary earned $71,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jean Strassner

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$70,000

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Peoria

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Jean Strassner serves as a Paralegal Assistant within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Gerald Lakomiak

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$68,700

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Gerald Lakomiak holds the role of Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Elaine Venedektova

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$68,700

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Elaine Venedektova serves as a Paralegal Assistant within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,700. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Juan Calvillo

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$63,400

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Juan Calvillo works as a Paralegal Assistant for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Juan earned $63,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Debora Dereadt

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$62,800

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Debora Dereadt serves as a Paralegal Assistant within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jacob Morris

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$62,800

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Jacob Morris holds the role of Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Rosa Dominguez

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$61,500

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Rosa Dominguez is a Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $61,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Madison Lawson

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$60,600

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Madison Lawson holds the role of Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Bethany Goeddel

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$60,400

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Bethany Goeddel works as a Paralegal Assistant for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Bethany earned $60,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Reba Gowin

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$57,300

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Reba Gowin works as a Paralegal Assistant for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Reba earned $57,300 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Cherie Calimee

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$50,300

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Will

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $2,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Cherie Calimee is a Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $50,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Natividad Berenguer

Paralegal Assistant/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$39,300

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Natividad Berenguer holds the role of Paralegal Assistant at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.