Legal Assistant

Overview:
We are seeking a high-functioning, detail-oriented LEGAL ASSISTANT to join our downtown FORT WAYNE office. This is a FULL TIME, ON-SITE position operating 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure and basic substantive tort law is required, as this job encompasses calendaring and tracking many critical deadlines.

About Us:
HSK is a forward-thinking law firm specializing in Insurance Defense Law, Civil Rights, Workers Compensation, and Personal Injury. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional legal services to our clients and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Our firm is comprised of 24 licensed attorneys practicing with support from a high-functioning team of paralegals & legal assistants across 3 offices located in Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Indianapolis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to assigned attorneys, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining calendars.
• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings.
• File and organize legal documents electronically and ensure compliance with filing requirements.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Maintain and update client records in case management software.
• Monitor and meet deadlines for filings and other legal tasks

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a legal administrative role is preferred; familiarity with insurance defense is a plus
• Familiarity with Indiana's web-based legal platforms: Odyssey, IN Courts Portal, etc.
• Reliable, dependable, punctual
• Clear, effective communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to multi-task & prioritize tasks accordingly
• Detail oriented, driven by accuracy
• Software program experience: Adobe Acrobat, MS Office programs- Word, Excel, Outlook
• Other computer skills: electronic file upload, organization & management, document retrieval, file sharing
• Proficiency in Typing: 40+ wpm

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation - PAY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE
• 55% EMPLOYER-PAID Health Insurance premiums
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• EMPLOYER-PAID Long-Term Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Profit Sharing, 401(k) match, Employer HSA Contribution
• Social Events & Employee Recognition
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply:

Please apply exclusively through Indeed. Emails and phone calls to HR will not be returned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person