Paralegal

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Defender of Indiana has an opening for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) paralegal. The office provides legal representation to indigent incarcerated men, women, and children in state court post-conviction proceedings.

Requirements

• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks comfortably
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with coworkers, outside agencies, and court staff
• A proven record of dependability, initiative, and responsibility
• Familiarity with legal proceedings and electronic court filing systems
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, case management systems, and legal databases
• Ability to handle sensitive documents and information with confidentiality
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Capacity to work independently
• Commitment to providing professional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to a pool of attorneys.
• Assisting with the preparation and filing of trial and appellate pleadings.
• Ordering documents and other records.
• Client case file maintenance and organization.
• Calendaring hearings and pleading deadlines.
• Frequent interaction with court agencies and the Department of Correction.
• Scheduling client conferences; and other tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED