Paralegal

Indiana Legal Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,123 - 49,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Generous vacation and sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Indiana Legal Services is seeking a Full-time Paralegal in Indianapolis. The role involves interviewing clients for legal services, drafting pleadings, and providing support for various civil cases such as family law and public benefits. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a college degree or paralegal certification, and is sensitive to diverse clients. A competitive salary starting at $37,123.50 and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k), are offered.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience drafting legal correspondence preferred.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Conduct potential client intake in-house and off-site.
• Assist attorneys with case handling and client contact.
• Conduct legal research.
• Participate in the team’s Case Acceptance Meetings.

Skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Spanish language fluency

Case management skills

Time management skills

Typing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree or paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Agency Description

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through eight regional offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 60 other funding sources.

Our Commitment

ILS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Location

This position is located in the Indianapolis Regional Office.

Position

A Full-time Paralegal

Start Date

As soon as reasonably possible.

Job Summary

The Paralegal will work as part of the Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership Project. The primary role of the Paralegal is to interview potential clients for legal services. Intake interviews are conducted by telephone and at on-site outreach locations. The Paralegal will also provide paralegal support to the MLP project attorneys. The Paralegal will assist MLP project attorneys in a variety of civil cases, including family law, public benefits, landlord‑tenant, and consumer law cases by drafting pleadings, correspondence, other paralegal tasks, and other clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and correspondence under the supervision of an attorney.
• Conduct potential client intake in‑house and off‑site.
• Conduct legal research.
• Assist attorneys as requested with case handling, client contact and general support, including clerical and administrative tasks.
• Serve as primary case handler on specific cases, where appropriate, working under supervision of an attorney.
• Participate in and support the team’s Case Acceptance Meetings and processes.
• Conduct outreach and assist with community education and clinics.
• Assist with developing and maintaining community partnerships and collaborations.
• Assist with grant and other reporting and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services and the medical‑legal partnership.
• Interested in helping low-income individuals and families with their legal needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Spanish language fluency preferred.
• Experience drafting legal correspondence and legal pleadings preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook and able to quickly learn new software.
• Excellent typing skills are required.
• Sensitivity to applicants and clients from many different backgrounds and experiences, including clients with health conditions.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Have excellent case, task, and time management skills.
• College degree, paralegal certification, and/or experience working in a law office is preferred.
• Experience with intake or outreach preferred but not required.
• Have reliable transportation.

Compensation

Starting salary is $37,123.50 with a range up to a maximum of $49,506.50 depending on experience.

Benefits

ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, a flex benefit plan and generous vacation and sick leave.