Legal Support & Project Coordinator

Software Technology Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Technology Inc is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to assist the Legal Department with foreclosure and bankruptcy responses, document preparation, and case tracking. The role requires 2+ years in a legal setting, strong organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

The candidate will support Legal Counsel, handle confidential information, and coordinate communications with clients, outside counsel and court officials.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or four (4) year paralegal degree or certificate required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a law firm, government legal dept, corporate legal dept or equivalent setting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive documents and maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive, independent judgment and critical thinking.
• Team player with customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word; basic Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing responses to foreclosure and bankruptcy actions.
• Track foreclosure cases and Sheriff sales involving IHCDA.
• Prepare contracts, mortgage releases, reports, budgets, and internal communications.
• Sort and distribute mail within the legal department.
• Assist Legal Counsel with word processing, filing and transmissions.
• Coordinate with clients, outside counsel and court officials via filing, mail, fax, or messenger.
• Manage special projects and maintain organized files.
• Update Sharepoint contracts database with data entries.
• Perform legal and records research and draft contracts/amendments.

Skills

Paralegal degree

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service orientation

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Paralegal degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Software Technology Inc is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to assist the Legal Department with foreclosure and bankruptcy responses, document preparation, and case tracking. The role requires 2+ years in a legal setting, strong organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

The candidate will support Legal Counsel, handle confidential information, and coordinate communications with clients, outside counsel and court officials.