Labor & Employment Paralegal — Strategic Case Support

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance including A,

Dental & Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an experienced Paralegal in our Indianapolis, IN office to support the Labor & Employment practice. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents to assist attorneys.

Under general supervision, you will analyze statutes and case law to prepare briefs, pleadings, and appeals for review and use by attorneys. The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely communication in a busy law firm setting.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university preferred.
• 1+ years of paralegal or combination of paralegal and legal secretary experience.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systems.

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

Education

Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Document Management System

Expense and billing systems

Job description

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an experienced Paralegal in our Indianapolis, IN office to support the Labor & Employment practice. The role involves researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents to assist attorneys.

Under general supervision, you will analyze statutes and case law to prepare briefs, pleadings, and appeals for review and use by attorneys. The position emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely communication in a busy law firm setting.