Paralegal

Ogletree Deakins•Indianapolis, IN

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Indianapolis, IN office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Under general supervision, researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.

Requirements

1+ years of paralegal or combination of paralegal and legal secretary experience
Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systems

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university preferred

Responsibilities

Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
Summarizes legal documents
Organizes and indexes case files
Determines and calendars deadlines
Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation
Files pleadings with court clerk
Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
Drafts a variety of legal documents
Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
Prepares for mediations and trials
Assists Attorneys at trial
Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
Communicates with witnesses and experts
Scheduling
Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
a 401(k) matching program
Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
an Employee Assistance Program