City of Indianapolis · 15 hours ago
TPR/CHINS Paralegal - Internal Applicants Only
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCity of Indianapolis is seeking a TPR/CHINS Paralegal to support the Marion County Public Defender Agency in providing legal representation to citizens. The position is responsible for performing clerical and administrative tasks to facilitate legal proceedings in cases involving non-major felony crimes.
GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit
No H1B
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
Company
City of Indianapolis
The City of Indianapolis and Marion County offers an amazing array of career opportunities with more than 400 job titles and 37 divisions to choose from.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.98MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
2023-05-25Grant· $0.97M
2022-09-03Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Candace Harris
Chief Financial Officer
Dawn Sykes Randle
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-04-07
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