Legal Assistant: Administrative & Research Support

State of Indiana; Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Education Reimbursement

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking an Administrative Legal Support role at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, Indiana. You will provide essential support to attorneys and divisions, perform legal research, and help manage deposits, hearings, and case files.

A High School Diploma or equivalent is acceptable; knowledge of legal procedures and strong organizational skills are required. The role emphasizes discretion with sensitive information and professional customer service in a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work with sensitive documents and information without divulging details.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide effective and professional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal divisions.
• Performs legal research under the direction of staff counsel or administrative law judge.
• Assists at depositions and hearings by taking notes and tracking documents.
• Prepares, proofs, or processes legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
• Handles inbound/outbound legal correspondence by mail, fax, or delivery to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Receives and responds to inquiries regarding hearings by phone, email, or correspondence.
• Schedules hearing dates, sites, appointments, and manages calendars.
• Travels to hearing sites and prepares the site, materials, and equipment.
• Organizes and maintains law libraries, databases, documents, and case files.

Skills

Legal procedures

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Discretion with sensitive information

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The State of Indiana is seeking an Administrative Legal Support role at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, Indiana. You will provide essential support to attorneys and divisions, perform legal research, and help manage deposits, hearings, and case files.

A High School Diploma or equivalent is acceptable; knowledge of legal procedures and strong organizational skills are required. The role emphasizes discretion with sensitive information and professional customer service in a