Legal Assistant

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Department of Child Services:

Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions!

The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption. Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood. Our culture is built upon our
MVP
foundation:

Mission
:
Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.

Vision
:
Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Role Overview:

The Legal Assistant provides paralegal and administrative support for local and agency attorneys. You will assist in organizing, processing, and maintaining records related to DCS cases and may provide research, clerical support, and reporting when needed. The Legal Assistant is responsible for a range of duties that are vital to mitigating legal risk and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Duties may include:

• Sending calendar invites to ensure court appearance.
• Drafting court documents for attorney review and ensuring timely filing.
• Scheduling case staff meetings between legal and field staff.
• Mailing court reports to parties.
• Compiling and redacting discovery.
• Maintaining legal data and the office legal calendar.
• Assisting with and ensuring legal deadlines are met.
• Managing the client case management system.
• Distributing orders to agency representatives.
• Requesting legal documents for trial.

This position is in the LaGrange, Indiana, DCS Office and will support staff in LaGrange County, and surrounding counties as needed.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal divisions.
• Performs legal research under the direction of staff counsel or administrative law judge.
• Assists at depositions and hearings by taking notes, providing follow‑up questions to attorneys, and keeping track of documents.
• Prepares, proofreads, or processes legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
• Mails, faxes, or arranges for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Receives and responds to inquiries regarding current hearings from attorneys, legislators, or clients by telephone, email, and/or correspondence.
• Schedules hearing dates and sites, makes appointments, and manages calendars.
• Travels to hearing sites, sets up site, materials, and equipment.
• Organizes and maintains law libraries, database systems, documents, and case files.

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

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate…