Paralegal

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Paralegal for a full-time role with a hybrid schedule, onsite at Fairbanks Hall in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves acting as a liaison between attorneys and internal/external contacts, performing legal research, drafting documents, and supporting discovery and liability claims.

Candidates should have 0–3 years of experience, a Bachelor's or Paralegal degree, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal degree required.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with matrix organization and complex work environment preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between attorneys and internal/external contacts.
• Provide high-level admin support, conduct legal research, and draft legal documents.
• Support liability claims, including document production, privilege review, and internal communications.
• Coordinate and manage discovery requests in litigation, including document gathering and review.
• Ensure timely discovery responses and compliance with court deadlines.
• Assist in meeting logistics, including agendas and material distribution.
• Create and maintain corporate and legal forms, reports, policies and governance docs.
• Assist in presentations and updates and maintain databases.
• Manage various projects as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Deadline management

Communication

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal degree

Tools

MS Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Our teams shape strategic initiatives, have passion, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our team in the role of Paralegal. This position is full-time with a hybrid flexible schedule. This position has onsite responsibility at Fairbanks Hall in Indianapolis, IN.

Role Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between attorneys and internal and external business and legal contacts.
• Provides high-level administrative support to attorneys, performs legal research, and drafts legal documents (e.g., correspondence,legal holds, etc.).
• Supports attorneys withall aspects of liability claims, including document production, privilege review, and communication with internal stakeholders.
• Independently coordinates and manages discovery requests in litigation, including gathering, reviewing, and organising responsive documents and information.
• Ensures timely and accurate responses to discovery obligations and assists in maintaining compliance with court deadlines.
• Assists with the preparation of meetings, including agendas and distribution of materials.
• Creates and maintains corporate and legal forms, documents, reports, policies and procedures, corporate governance documentation, and spreadsheets.
• Assists in the creation of presentations and updates and maintains databases.
• Manages various projects as determined appropriate and assigned.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

Preferred:

• Paralegal Degree or Certification.
• 3+ yeas of paralegal experience.
• Experience working with employment contracts/agreements.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal degree required.
• Requires 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with matrix organization and complex work environment preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.

Indiana University Health isunlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana oneof the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.