Legal Assistant — Public Service Paralegal Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness program

Paid leave and holidays

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The Legal Assistant at the Department of Child Services in Anderson, Indiana provides paralegal and administrative support to local and agency attorneys. You will help organize, process, and maintain records for DCS cases and may assist with research, clerical work, and reporting to support compliance and reduce legal risk.

Responsibilities include drafting court documents, scheduling hearings, redacting discovery, managing calendars and the client case management system, and coordinating with

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.
• Ability to work independently and provide professional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Send calendar invites to ensure court appearance and draft court documents for attorney review.
• Schedule case staff meetings between legal and field staff.
• Mail court reports to parties.
• Compile and redact discovery.
• Maintain legal data and the office legal calendar.
• Assist with and ensure legal deadlines are met.
• Manage the client case management system.
• Distribute orders to agency representatives and request legal documents for trial.

Skills

Legal procedures

Communication skills

Organization

Proofreading

MS Office

Confidentiality

Independence

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The Legal Assistant at the Department of Child Services in Anderson, Indiana provides paralegal and administrative support to local and agency attorneys. You will help organize, process, and maintain records for DCS cases and may assist with research, clerical work, and reporting to support compliance and reduce legal risk.

Responsibilities include drafting court documents, scheduling hearings, redacting discovery, managing calendars and the client case management system, and coordinating with