Paralegal at Indiana Legal Services

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Intake, Drafting Pleadings, Case Handling, Legal Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Multi-tasking

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Paralegal – Indianapolis Office Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) Position: Full Time Paralegal – ILS Consumer Advocacy Project, Indianapolis Organizational information: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 20 other funding sources. Position Description: This position is a paralegal/legal support position for the Consumer Advocacy Project. The Consumer Advocacy Project is a special partnership with Center for Working Families community centers in the Indianapolis area, whose aim is to address legal barriers of individuals receiving financial coaching from the centers to increase their financial stability. The paralegal will assist in serving the project’s clients and furthering the partnership, including but not limited to the following tasks: client intake, drafting pleadings and correspondence, case handling under attorney supervision, assisting in the preparation of annual reports for the project and ongoing collaboration with the project partners. Qualifications: * Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Proficient in Microsoft Word and able to quickly learn new software. * Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously * Legal research and customer service skills are preferred. * Interest in working with low income individuals to assist with their legal needs Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, a flex benefit plan, and generous vacation and sick leave. To Apply: Please send a resume and a list of 3 references with email addresses and telephone numbers to Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer Minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and persons with Spanish-speaking ability are urged to apply.

Responsibilities

The paralegal will support the Consumer Advocacy Project by handling client intake and drafting legal pleadings and correspondence. They will also manage cases under attorney supervision and collaborate with project partners to increase clients' financial stability.