Paralegal

Indiana Legal Services • Indianapolis, IN

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. This position is a paralegal/legal support position for the Consumer Advocacy Project. The Consumer Advocacy Project is a special partnership with Center for Working Families community centers in the Indianapolis area, whose aim is to address legal barriers of individuals receiving financial coaching from the centers to increase their financial stability. The paralegal will assist in serving the project’s clients and furthering the partnership.

Requirements

• Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and able to quickly learn new software
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Interest in working with low income individuals to assist with their legal needs

Nice To Haves

• Legal research skills
• Customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Client intake
• Drafting pleadings and correspondence
• Case handling under attorney supervision
• Assisting in the preparation of annual reports for the project
• Ongoing collaboration with the project partners

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan
• Flex benefit plan
• Generous vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed