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Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Duties:
Learn and apply the Indiana Code to Access to Public Records requests for the determination of the release or denial of records
  • Research and analyze law sources including statutes recorded judicial decisions legal codes related to public records
  • Process incoming Public Records Requests within the allotted timeframe
  • Review and process law enforcement recordings with appropriate redactions per Indiana Code
  • Prepare legal documents for review and approval by the Legal Counsel
  • Learn the Indiana Trial Rules regarding discovery to non-parties
  • Coordinate assembly of documentation required as the result of subpoenas and discovery requests.
  • Maintain files and responsive records
  • Answer phone inquiries
  • Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with both members of the public and staff
  • Ability to learn various records systems and rules for usage
  • Other duties as assigned
Review the Indiana Code and Indiana Administrative Code to make proposals regarding potential language changes. Perform other duties as required.
Job Qualifications:
  • Must be a high school graduate or possess and equivalent GED.
  • Must possess ONE of the following:
    • Bachelors degree with a minimum of twelve (12) hours in law or paralegal studies; OR
    • Bachelors degree AND a Paralegal certificate; OR
    • Bachelors degree PLUS two (2) years of full time Paralegal experience; OR
    • Associates degree in paralegal studies (with certification) AND two (2) years full time legal experience; OR
    • Certification in paralegal studies PLUS two (2) years full time paralegal experience; OR
    • Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) (as offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations) and be in good standing; OR
    • Paralegal CORE Competency Exam (as offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations) and be in good standing; OR
    • Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) certification (as offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants) and be in good standing.
  • 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.
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
Required
Paralegal certification with 2 years paralegal experience.
Required
2
Years
Basic Computer skills.
Required
2
Years
Must be at least 18 years old.
Required
Strong attention to detail.
Required
Able to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and orally.
Required
Prior experience handling sensitive or confidential information.
Required
Prior experience w/Legal Research sites LexisNexis and Westlaw.
Highly desired
2
Years
Prior experience conceptualizing and developing programs and procedures.
Highly desired
Paralegal competency certification w/National Federation of Paralegal Associations or CLA/CP certification w/National Assoc. of Legal Assistants.
Highly desired
Associates degree (or higher) with paralegal Studies w/certification.
Highly desired

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Full-time

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