Legal Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Legal Counsel in litigation and case preparation.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, statutes, judicial decisions, and legal codes.
• Draft and prepare legal documents including affidavits, briefs, pleadings, appeals, subpoenas, witness lists, and contracts.
• Compile responses to discovery requests (Production, Admission, Interrogatories).
• Investigate facts and law of cases, preparing supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update legal volumes, indexes, and original legal document files.
• Liaise with the Attorney General’s Office on Department litigations.
• Review Indiana Code/Administrative Code and propose language changes.
• Process public records requests, expungement orders, and subpoenas.
• Track attendance, training hours, and CLE registrations for Legal Office staff.
• Provide administrative support, including answering phones and scheduling.
• Serve as liaison to the legislature and participate in interview committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED (required).

· Must meet one of the following educational/experience requirements:

o Bachelor’s degree with 12+ hours in law/paralegal studies, OR

o Bachelor’s degree + Paralegal certificate, OR

o Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years full-time Paralegal experience, OR

o Associate’s degree in Paralegal studies (with certification) + 2 years legal experience, OR

o Paralegal certification + 2 years legal experience, OR

o PACE certification (NFPA), OR

o CORE competency exam certification (NFPA), OR

o CLA/CP certification (NALA).

· Basic knowledge of LexisNexis and Westlaw preferred.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher).

· Strong skills in research, organization, problem-solving, proofreading, and confidentiality.

· Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person