Advisory Paralegal

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$53,222•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the Office of Legal Affairs by coordinating public records requests, reviewing medical records releases, and ensuring compliance with APRA, HIPAA, and other confidentiality laws. It assists attorneys with administrative rulemaking, managing rule documents, and preparing final submissions to oversight agencies. The position also oversees data‑sharing agreements and facilitates committee and board appointment recommendations.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong investigative and research skills
Proficient computer skills required, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, case management and legal data base tools.
Ability to work with sensitive documents and information, and be privy to sensitive agency information without divulging information to internal or external parties
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently
Ability to provide effective and professional customer service to internal and external parties.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A certification in paralegal studies from an institutionally accredited paralegal program plus at least 2 years of paralegal experience experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

Researches and analyzes statues, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
Drafts correspondence and legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
Calls clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions.
Interviewing clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements.
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings, handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts.
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
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