Paralegal

Our Indianapolis IN office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. Researches law investigates facts and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Under general supervision researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes recorded judicial decisions legal articles treaties constitutions and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs pleadings appeals for review approval and use by attorney.

• Researches law investigates facts and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
• Summarizes legal documents
• Organizes and indexes case files
• Determines and calendars deadlines
• Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation
• Files pleadings with court clerk
• Prepares reports correspondence declarations and complaints
• Drafts a variety of legal documents
• Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
• Prepares for mediations and trials
• Assists Attorneys at trial
• Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions
• Communicates with witnesses and experts
• Scheduling
• Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university preferred
• 1 years of paralegal or combination of paralegal and legal secretary experience
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications including but not limited to Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw Document Management System expense and billing systems

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off Paid Sick Leave a 401(k) matching program Profit Sharing Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

If you have questions please e-mail Libby Naikelis at with Indianapolis - Paralegal in the subject line.Please note applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a Law Firm of the Year for 14 consecutive the 2025 edition the publication named Ogletree Deakins its Law Firm of the Year in the Litigation Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe Canada and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.