Paralegal

Overview

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, hybrid (2 days in office (Wednesdays and another day of your choice) and 3 days from home. This position has onsite responsibility located 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 with all 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 organizing 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.
• Experience in coordinating and responding to discovery requests and supporting litigation processes strongly preferred.
• 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.

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 is unlike 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 one of 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People 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. People who are always ready to apply themselves.