Paralegal, Public Records
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
(Local candidates only as F2F Interview is must)
.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 | | |
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Information Management
- Adobe Acrobat
- HIPAA
- Information Governance
- Records Management
- Sharepoint
- Filing
- Knowledge Management
- Medical Records
- iManage
- Taxonomy
