Legal Assistant – Public Child Services & Court Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Free Parking

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a Legal Assistant in Indianapolis to provide paralegal and administrative support to local and agency attorneys. You will help organize, process, and maintain records for DCS cases while offering research, clerical support and reporting as needed.

The role focuses on mitigating legal risk, ensuring compliance, and meeting deadlines. A degree is not required, but a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience is considered.

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 information.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to attorneys and legal divisions.
• Performing legal research under staff supervision.
• Assisting at depositions and hearings with notes and follow-up questions.
• Preparing, proofreading, or processing legal documents (summonses, subpoenas, complaints, motions).
• Mails, faxes, or arranges delivery of legal correspondence to clients and court officials.
• Managing calendars and court hearing dates; coordinating with agencies.

Skills

Legal procedures knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Customer service

Proficient in MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking a Legal Assistant in Indianapolis to provide paralegal and administrative support to local and agency attorneys. You will help organize, process, and maintain records for DCS cases while offering research, clerical support and reporting as needed.

The role focuses on mitigating legal risk, ensuring compliance, and meeting deadlines. A degree is not required, but a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience is considered.