Salary : $59,800.00 Annually
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023081
Division: Legal
Opening Date: 09/15/2023
Closing Date: 10/1/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
**STARTING SALARY MAY BE ADJUSTED FOR EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING**
To serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to assist the Department’s Legal Counsel and members of the Legal Office.
Job Duties
- Assist the Legal Counsel in Department litigation.
- Conduct research on legal issues.
- Prepare affidavits.
- Respond to discovery requests.
- Act as a liaison with the Attorney General’s Office as it pertains to ongoing Department litigation.
- Prepare legal documents.
- Manage the daily workflow of assigned area
- Supervise paralegals assigned to the Unit.
- Assign daily duties of other designated paralegals
- Research and analyze law sources including statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codes.
- Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals and contracts for review and approval by the Legal Counsel.
- Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare supporting documentation accordingly.
- Prepare affidavits of documents.
- Coordinate assembly of documentation required as the result of subpoenas and discovery requests.
- Act as law librarian, keep and monitor legal volumes and ensure legal volumes are up to date.
- Act as liaison between the Department and Attorney General’s Office in Department litigations.
- Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
- Review Indiana Code and Indiana Administrative Code to make proposals regarding potential language changes.
- Answer phones for Legal Office personnel.
- Compile and prepare answers to requests for Production, Admission and Interrogatories.
- Draft and prepare legal notices, subpoenas, witness lists and other documents as required for the Indiana State Police Board.
- Draft and prepare litigation list for the Indiana State Police Board.
- Process and assign incoming Public Records Requests.
- Process incoming expungement orders
- Process attendance records for personnel assigned to the Legal Office.
- Compile and record training hours for personnel assigned to the Legal Office.
- Register/schedule staff attorneys for Continuing Legal Education.
- Serve as a liaison to the legislature as required.
- Serve on interview committees as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Train other paralegals in assigned processes
- Maintain process documentation
Job Qualifications
- Must be a high school graduate or possess and equivalent GED.
- Advanced course work in paralegal or legal studies preferred.
- Basic understanding of the Legal Research sites LexisNexis and Westlaw preferred.
- Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher.
- Must be able to conceptualize and develop programs and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to proofread documents accurately.
- Must have strong problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to organize, access, input, file and retrieve information utilizing computer.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Applicants are asked to submit a complete work history. All applicants are required to submit copies of their high school transcript or GED certificate, any college transcripts, technical certificates, and a military DD214 (if applicable). Please attach these documents to your online application. If you are unable to attach these documents as requested, please email the documents to isprecruiting@isp.in.gov and indicate your name and the position for which you have applied when forwarding all attachments.
- A retirement program is available through Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS)
- Life Insurance coverage is available through American United Life at nominal rates.
- Group Hospitalization with medical insurance is available to those who desire this type of protection, with a portion of the premium paid by the State of Indiana.
- Employees receive 12 work days annual vacation leave with pay. Additional days are granted after 5, 10, and 20 years of service to a maximum of 25 days annually.
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Are you currently certified, registered, or licensed in any profession in Indiana? If yes, please attach a copy of your certification to the application.
- Yes
- No
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Have you been discharged by any employer for reasons other than downsizing or layoff?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have work experience using Microsoft Excel?
- No
- Yes – Beginner Level
- Yes – Intermediate Level
- Yes – Advanced Level
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Do you have work experience using Microsoft Outlook?
- No
- Yes – Beginner Level
- Yes – Intermediate Level
- Yes – Advanced Level
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Do you have work experience using Microsoft Word?
- No
- Yes – Beginner Level
- Yes – Intermediate Level
- Yes – Advanced Level
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Using the space provided, please explain how your experience, education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities have prepared you for this position. (Do not state: “See Resume”)*If applying for a Forensic Scientist position, please state relevant coursework and/or any previous laboratory experience.*If applying for a Maintenance or Automotive Mechanic position, please state all relevant experience(i.e. cabinetry, masonry, plumbing, oil changes, transmissions, etc.)
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