Paralegal III

ProTrans; Indianapolis (IN); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ProTrans in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Sr Paralegal to support litigation matters and assist outside counsel. The role also provides secondary contract administration support as needed.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of paralegal experience, strong legal terminology knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred. This is an on-site position at Corporate HQ in Indianapolis with standard exempt status.

Qualifikationen

• 2–4 years paralegal or legal support experience, corporate/contract background preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, research methodologies, and contract management.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to analyze legal documents for risk.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate across departments.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for cross-border legal coordination.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate internal fact gathering with business, Risk, and other teams; maintain matter timelines, witness lists, and discovery trackers.
• Coordinate document preservation, collection, organization, and production with outside counsel; maintain logs and records.
• Assist with factual investigations and targeted document review; identify missing information and issues.
• Coordinate routine communications, deadlines, and materials with outside counsel and insurers; escalate when needed.
• Support witness interviews and deposition/hearing/trial prep; schedule, exhibits, and logistics.

Kenntnisse

Legal terminology

Legal research

Contract management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Sr Paralegal

Job Family: Legal, Compliance & EEHS

Sub Family: Legal

Job Level: P2 (Level 4)

Reports to: Ambrosia Hauser, Assistant General Counsel

Location: Corporate HQ – Indianapolis, IN

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support the company’s litigation matters and coordinate the internal work needed to assist outside counsel. Litigation support is the primary focus of this role. The paralegal will help keep matters, records, and internal participants organized and moving forward.

The role will also provide secondary support for routine contract administration, with the amount of contract work depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal fact gathering and information requests with business, Risk, and other teams; maintain matter timelines, witness and document lists, discovery trackers, and status records.
• Coordinate document preservation, collection, organization, and production with outside counsel and appropriate internal or external resources; maintain related logs and records.
• Assist with factual investigations and targeted document review; identify missing information, inconsistencies, or issues for in-house counsel and outside counsel to assess.
• Coordinate routine communications, deadlines, and materials with outside counsel and insurers, escalating legal, strategic, or sensitive issues to in-house counsel.
• Support witness interviews and deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial preparation under counsel’s direction, including scheduling, exhibits, records, and logistics.
• Coordinate internal fact gathering and information requests with business, Risk, and other teams; maintain matter timelines, witness and document lists, discovery trackers, and status records.
• Coordinate document preservation, collection, organization, and production with outside counsel and appropriate internal or external resources; maintain related logs and records.
• Assist with factual investigations and targeted document review; identify missing information, inconsistencies, or issues for in-house counsel and outside counsel to assess.
• Coordinate routine communications, deadlines, and materials with outside counsel and insurers, escalating legal, strategic, or sensitive issues to in-house counsel.
• Support witness interviews and deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial preparation under counsel’s direction, including scheduling, exhibits, records, and logistics.

Minimum Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience as a paralegal or legal support professional, preferably in corporate, contract, or commercial law
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, research methodologies, and contract management practices
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy and risk
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• High level of confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for cross-border legal coordination

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (2 - 4 Years)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.

Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Integrity & Ethical Judgment
• Attention to Detail
• Clear Verbal & Written Communication
• Collaboration & Teamwork

Travel

• 0-25%

Language Skills

• This role requires superior verbal and written communication skills in English (Spanish is also preferred)

Physical Demands

• This position requires the ability to work with the computer for long period of time.

Disclaimer

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