NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
TPR/CHINS Paralegal - Internal Applicants Only
IN 46203, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$49K/yr - $49K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is associated with the Marion County Public Defender's Agency, which provides legal representation for citizens unable to afford a lawyer. The TPR/CHINS Paralegal will perform clerical and office support functions to facilitate legal proceedings and assist attorneys in managing cases related to non-major felony crimes.
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Responsibilities
Interviews clients, gathering contact information and information on their case
Answers and places phone calls at the attorneys’ directives
Maintains case assignments for attorneys for commission standards
May be point of contact between client and attorney. Relays information to and from attorney to client
Explain the process of the client's court procedures
Request for Social Workers, Investigators, Interpreters, and others specialized assistance for case prep
May be required to visit clients in office or ADC
Drafts and files legal documents, including but not limited to subpoenas, appearances, and other motions at the direction of the attorneys
Work up pleadings at the direction of attorney
Creates and maintains client files (Quest, PDIS, and OneNote) from initial hearing to disposition of case
Aids in securing documents for deposition and trial, including certified copies of documents, pictures, audio records, 911 calls, CAD reports and other miscellaneous reports
Provides back up assistance to other paralegal staff in day-to-day duties
Assist attorney in court by taking notes, assisting with client family members, and providing basic information at the direction of the attorneys
Operates a variety of general office equipment, including computer, copy machine and fax
Must maintain confidentiality at all times
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Must be well-organized and work well under pressure
Requires excellent oral and writing skills
Must possess typing and computer skills
Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedure and legal ethics required to perform services for agency
Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, clients and the general public in a professional, courteous, and concise manner required
Must have the ability to interact with people in varying positions and from different walks of life
Strong desire to collaborate with the indigent community
Willingness to work under pressure and prioritize duties while dealing with unexpected situations and deadlines
Preferred
Associate Degree, or certificate in Paralegal Studies with one (2) year experience as a paralegal is preferred
Familiarity with research techniques or law enforcement is also a plus
Benefits
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: Employer Paid
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
1. All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution).
2. Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.
3. All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan.
4. City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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