Paralegal Date Posted: Feb 4, 2025 Requisition ID: 456011 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Office of the Inspector General (OIG): The Indiana Inspector General is responsible for investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, and wrongdoing in any agency within the executive branch of Indiana state government. This includes any authority, board, branch, commission, committee, department, division or other instrumentality of the executive branch of Indiana state government. The Inspector General does not have jurisdiction over the judicial or legislative branches of state government or over local or county government. The State Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over: (1) a current or former state officer; (2) a current or former employee of a state agency; (3) a person who has a business relationship with a state agency; or (4) a current or former special state appointee. The State Ethics Commission has ultimate authority to interpret the Indiana Code of Ethics. Role Overview: The Paralegal provides accurate and efficient support for legal staff to ensure case timelines are met. In this role, you will: + Receive, log, and process public and confidential filings. + Maintain a system for tracking filings. + Receive, open, screen, and distribute OIG and State Ethics Commission (SEC) mail. + Coordinate administrative matters related to SEC meetings and provide administrative support during all SEC meetings. + Maintain multiple logs related to general office duties. + Provide administrative support; such as answering telephones; typing correspondence and legal documents; maintaining attorney calendars; and obtaining information from courts; to the attorneys in the Legal Division. + Provide executive administrative support to the IG, Ethics Commission Director, and Chief Legal Counsel. + Transcribe interviews/hearings. + Assist with payroll . Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are: + Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys. + Drafts correspondence and legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures. + Calls clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions. This may also include interviewing clients and witnesses and preparing summaries of their statements. + Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including attending trials and hearings, handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts. + Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities,s and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success: Credentials: + Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate credit in law or paralegal studies from an institutionally accredited paralegal program. + Bachelor’s degree and a Paralegal certificate from an institutionally accredited paralegal program. + Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited program plus at least 2 years of paralegal experience. + Associate’s degree in paralegal studies with a paralegal certification and 2 years of legal experience. + Certification in paralegal studies from an institutionally accredited paralegal program plus at least 2 years of paralegal experience. + Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) (as offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations) and is in good standing. + Paralegal CORE Competency Exam (PCCE) (as offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations) and is in good standing. + Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) certification (as offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants) and is in good standing. Additional qualifications: + Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology. + Strong written and oral communication skills. + Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Strong investigative and research skills. + Proficient computer skills are required, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, case management, and legal database tools. + Ability to work with sensitive documents and information, and be privy to sensitive agency information without divulging information to internal or external parties. + Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines. + Ability to work independently. + Ability to provide effective and professional customer service to internal and external parties. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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