Paralegal

Foley Abbott & Steele, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking reimbursement

Job summary

The Law Office of Foley Abbott & Steele LLC is seeking an organized, dependable Paralegal to support our attorneys and legal team part-time in Downtown Indianapolis. This role rewards clear communication, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

We handle Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business Formation and Civil Litigation. Work in-office five days a week, 10am–5pm, with parking reimbursed and a pay range of $18-$23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in business or Paralegal Studies, or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and general office technology.
• Ability to learn MyCase.com, Odyssey, and other legal software.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and in a team to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Enter data and collect paperwork for new clients and file management.
• Schedule consultations, client appointments, and court appearances.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor deadlines.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with electronic court filing and service of pleadings.

Skills

Data entry

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Teams

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's in business or Paralegal Studies

4+ years paralegal experience

Tools

MyCase.com

Odyssey

Job description

The Law Office of Foley Abbott & Steele LLC is seeking an organized, dependable, professional Paralegal to support our attorneys and legal team part-time. This position is ideal for someone who communicates well, pays close attention to detail, and can manage multiple responsibilities at the same time.

Our firm represents clients in Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business Formation and Civil Litigation. Whether it's guiding them through intricate business transactions, protecting their interests in real estate matters, planning for their future with comprehensive estate planning, or advocating for their rights in litigation, we strive to provide exceptional, expert representation that instills confidence and assurance.

You would be working in Downtown Indianapolis, 5 days a week, in office 10am-5pm. Pay range would be $18-$23/ hour, with parking reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks and projects with others in a team environment with minimum supervision and on several tasks at the same time.
• Ability to complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
• Evaluate prospective client inquiries and phone calls, analyzing their case fit and making sure they feel seen and heard
• Collect paperwork and enter data into our case management system to ensure smooth onboarding for new clients and tidy management of case files
• Book consultations for prospective clients with our lawyers to expand our caseload and ensure meeting schedules are accurate
• Answer and route telephone calls professionally
• Greet clients, visitors, and vendors
• Schedule client appointments, court appearances, depositions, and meetings
• Maintain attorney calendars and help monitor deadlines
• Prepare, format, proofread, scan, and organize legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with electronic court filing and service of pleadings
• Open and maintain electronic and physical client files
• Upload documents and communications to the firm's case-management system
• Communicate with clients regarding appointments, documents, and routine case updates
• Request and organize court records, medical records, discovery, and other case materials
• Practical knowledge of standard accounting practices and procedures with ability to accurately prepare related reports, reconcile and balance account records, ensure accurate maintenance of case records, and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Track outstanding documents and follow up with clients and outside offices
• Maintain strict confidentiality concerning clients and firm matters
• Help keep the office organized and operating efficiently
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in business or Paralegal Studies, or at least 4 years of relevant experience performing as a legal secretary and/or paralegal, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and general office technology
• Ability to learn MyCase.com, Odyssey, and other legal software
• Reliable attendance and dependable follow-through
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively