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Paralegal

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN • 46min ago

Paralegal

Date Posted: Sep 4, 2026

Requisition ID: 483579

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

About The Public Defender of Indiana: The Public Defender of Indiana has an opening for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) paralegal. The office provides legal representation to indigent incarcerated men, women, and children in state court post-conviction proceedings.

Role overview: The Paralegals in this role play a vital part in supporting our clients' legal representation and ensuring the overall efficiency of the office. Each paralegal provides administrative and case-related support to a team of attorneys. Responsibilities include assisting with the preparation and filing of trial and appellate pleadings; ordering documents and records; maintaining and organizing client case files; calendaring hearings and filing deadlines; coordinating with court agencies and the Department of Correction; scheduling client conferences; and completing other tasks as assigned.

Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $44,187.00, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Submit your resume, cover letter, and 3 references by email to Assistant Chief Deputy Cassandra Wright at cwright@pdo.in.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Provides administrative support to a pool of attorneys.

Assisting with the preparation and filing of trial and appellate pleadings.

Ordering documents and other records.

Client case file maintenance and organization.

Calendaring hearings and pleading deadlines.

frequent interaction with court agencies and the Department of Correction.

Scheduling client conferences; and other tasks as needed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology

Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks comfortably

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with coworkers, outside agencies, and court staff

A proven record of dependability, initiative, and responsibility

Familiarity with legal proceedings and electronic court filing systems

Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, case management systems, and legal databases

Ability to handle sensitive documents and information with confidentiality

Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Capacity to work independently

Commitment to providing professional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate is preferred.

Employment with The Public Defender of Indiana: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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