Paralegal – Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults (LAVA) Project

Full-time

No

Paralegal – Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults (LAVA) Project at Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

ILS is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices.

LAVA Project is a statewide project funded by a grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to provide direct legal representation to older adults and disabled adults who are victims of crime.

ILS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Location: All Indiana counties served by the LAVA Project, with a preference for candidates in the South Bend area.

Position: Full-time paralegal.

Job Summary: The paralegal will support attorneys in providing high-quality legal representation and advice to eligible clients, as well as assist with client intake and outreach events.

Responsibilities:
- Assist LAVA Project attorneys with civil cases
- Draft legal documents and conduct research
- Complete intakes for the LAVA Project
- Provide victim-centered, trauma-informed services
- Conduct outreach to other agencies and maintain positive relationships with community partners
- Monitor and complete grant reporting requirements
- Work in a team with the LAVA Project staff

Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability to learn new software quickly
- Team-oriented and able to work under pressure
- Experience working with low-income and vulnerable populations preferred
- College degree and paralegal certification preferred
- Available transportation and ability to travel throughout the state as needed

Compensation: Starting salary of $39,722 with a range up to $52,724, depending on experience. ILS also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply: Submit a letter explaining your interest and experience, resume, and list of professional references to .

N/A (No specific USPTO requirements mentioned)

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, 401k plan, flex benefit plan, vacation and sick leave

N/A (No specific language requirements mentioned)

Legal Research, Client Intake, Outreach, Grant Reporting, Case Management, Communication, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Social Work, Trauma-Informed Services

College degree and paralegal certification preferred

Online or via email to with a letter, resume, and list of professional references

Qualification and Experience College Degree, Paralegal Certification, Experience in Low-Income Services, Diverse Experiences, Transportation

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