Impactful Legal Assistant for Child Services

Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (State benefits)

Wellness rewards program

Health savings account (HSA)

Pension plan

Paid leave policies

Education reimbursement

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

State of Indiana's Department of Child Services in Evansville, IN seeks a Legal Assistant to provide paralegal and administrative support to local and agency attorneys. You will organize, process, and maintain records for DCS cases and may assist with research, clerical tasks, and reporting to help mitigate legal risk and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include drafting court documents, scheduling hearings, redacting discovery, maintaining calendars, and coordinating with staff across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle sensitive documents and information discreetly.
• Ability to work independently and provide professional service.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, experience in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and divisions.
• Perform legal research under direction of staff counsel.
• Assist at depositions and hearings with notes and follow-up questions.
• Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents for filing.
• Mail or deliver legal correspondence to clients and officials.
• Manage calendars and hearing dates; coordinate with teams.
• Gather and organize case files and maintain law libraries.

Skills

Legal procedures

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Work with sensitive information

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

State of Indiana's Department of Child Services in Evansville, IN seeks a Legal Assistant to provide paralegal and administrative support to local and agency attorneys. You will organize, process, and maintain records for DCS cases and may assist with research, clerical tasks, and reporting to help mitigate legal risk and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include drafting court documents, scheduling hearings, redacting discovery, maintaining calendars, and coordinating with staff across