Job description

Job Title: Full-Time Paralegal
Location: 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256
Pay Rate: $27.27 - $30.80 /hr
Schedule: Hybrid, Monday- Friday, 40 hours, start time TBA
Contract: 6 months, extension with the possibility of being offered fulltime based on performance and attendance

Job Summary:
The Full-Time Paralegal works under the supervision and direction of the Manager of Legal Operations to provide high quality, proactive support on complex legal issues requiring in-depth analysis. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in area of expertise as well as some key contacts outside area of expertise. Assists the Legal team with the management and preparation of documents and other legal processes necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities. A seasoned professional with wide-ranging experience. Deals with diverse and oftentimes complex issues, where analysis may require in-depth evaluation of many factors. Exercises judgment in evaluating methods and may determine criteria for obtaining solutions. May coordinate the activities of other employees. Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions.

Job Description:
The Full-Time Paralegal assists the Legal team with the management and preparation of documents and other legal processes necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities as well as but not limited to:
● Support Ethics & Compliance team, including building onto existing compliance playbook and other resource documents.
● Daily monitoring and handling of COVID email mailbox
● Entering and maintaining data in company databases and trackers
● Lead and support Legal Operations initiatives and projects as needed
● Draft, review and revise commercial agreements and other documents, including certificates, powers of attorney, settlement agreements and standard certificates and resolutions.
● Review/revise CDA’s, BAA’s, Service Agreements, and other legal agreements.
● In collaboration with attorneys, help draft standard templates for regularly utilized contracts.
● Create and implement new contract templates and processes.
● Develop and execute training related to new templates and processes.
● Manage Centralized Intake, Administer Matter Management system, Manage Contracts database and other Legal Department systems/tools, run reports and evaluate metrics.
● Design, build and manage internal digital Legal Libraries.
● Receive/review requests for information; collect, enter and maintain data in various legal systems; manage legal files and logs; schedule meetings and calls; provide status updates; identify warning signs for legal matters; assist in prioritization of various tasks within different legal processes; ensure that attorneys are aware of pending deadlines
● Assist with routine requests from the Business related to Records Management
● Coordinate the company’s responses to third party records requests for employee / former employee records
● Assist with resolving tickets submitted to our support queue for our Cornerstone training platform

Who you are:
● CLA/CP paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school
● Five years of relevant experience, in a high-performing, fast-paced, dynamic law firm and/or in-house legal environment
● Thorough knowledge of legal principles, practices, terminology, and research techniques.
● Must be computer literate and tech savvy
● Proficiency with related computer applications, Powerpoint, Excel spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications.
● Experience with or willingness to learn Google Workspace applications including but not limited to: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Chat, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Sites, etc.
● Experience with or willingness to learn to collaborate virtually with colleagues
● Strong organization and planning skills
● Strong interpersonal skills
● Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred:
● Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice, or related field from an accredited college or university
● Experience with litigation and employment matters at the agency level and in state and federal court. Knowledge of rules and procedures for electronic filing of documents in federal and state courts, including proficiency with PACER.
● Experience using legal research tools, such as LexisNexis or Westlaw
● Experience with the preparation of discovery materials and handling ESI (electronically stored information)

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $27.25 - $30.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46256: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Law firm or other legal environment: 5 years (Required)
• Litigation and employment matters legal: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CLA/CP Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited school (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46256

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