Senior Paralegal

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

City Of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Senior Paralegal position within the Office of Corporation Counsel (OCC) is designed to provide legal support services to attorneys in the counseling division. This role involves significant responsibility and discretion, requiring the paralegal to independently organize and prioritize tasks while working under moderate supervision. The Senior Paralegal will assist in various legal matters, including contracts, public records requests, and discrimination complaints, while also providing guidance to junior paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support for counseling attorneys, including communication with client agencies, gathering information, and managing files.
• Assisting with public records requests, including gathering and redacting documents.
• Reviewing, editing, and proofreading contracts.
• Interviewing residents filing discrimination complaints and performing related follow-up.
• Scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and assisting with Board functions.
• Assisting with the unemployment compensation process.
• Staffing the reception desk and handling telephone calls and visitor interactions.
• Developing expertise in core types of work performed by counseling attorneys and assisting them in providing excellent service.
• Providing supervision and guidance to junior paralegals.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
• At least three (3) years' working experience in a legal support capacity.
• Prior professional experience working as a paralegal.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior professional experience as a paralegal.
• Status as an Indiana Registered Paralegal (IRP) or similar certification in paralegal work.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities