Paralegal

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Paralegal Job Description: Supporting Labor & Employment Practice at a Top-Ranked Law Firm in Indianapolis

About the Law Firm:

- Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States, representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters.
- The firm has a strong commitment to providing premier client service and promoting diversity within the legal profession and workplace environments.
- Ogletree Deakins has been named a "Law Firm of the Year" for 13 consecutive years by Best Law Firms® and has over 950 attorneys in 54 offices across the ., Europe, Canada, and Mexico.
- The firm's Indianapolis office is known for its collegial and professional work culture, with a focus on mutual respect and career development for its employees.

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Location: Indianapolis, IN (no travel required)

Experience: 10+ years of paralegal experience in labor/employment litigation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Labor & Employment

Job ID: 4443

Position Summary:

- Ogletree Deakins' Indianapolis office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its national labor and employment practice.
- The Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and senior-level paralegals to provide sophisticated and substantive billable work for Fortune 500 clients.
- This role will involve collaborating with a dedicated group of clients and managing major projects or cases with the support of other paralegals.
- The position offers a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity for professional development through access to training programs.

Essential Functions:

- Conduct legal research and investigate facts to assist attorneys in state and federal court cases and administrative matters.
- Summarize complex legal documents and maintain organized and indexed case files.
- e-File pleadings with state and federal courts and prepare correspondence.
- Draft a wide variety of legal documents, including notices, subpoenas, declarations, and form pleadings.
- Cite check briefs and prepare supporting exhibits.
- Assist with document collection, review, and production.
- Provide support for hearing and deposition preparation, as well as mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Communicate with witnesses and experts and assist with scheduling and coordinating with the docketing team.
- Record and enter billable time and coordinate major projects or cases involving multiple paralegals.

Requirements:

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- 10+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in a labor/employment litigation practice.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Results-oriented with superb time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, and other document management systems.

Benefits:

- Ogletree Deakins offers a comprehensive benefits package for its staff, including Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Affordable health, life, dental, and vision insurance coverage, as well as Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, are also available.
- Teladoc provides 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video, and tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program are also offered.

H1 and H2 Headings:

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Paralegal in Indianapolis

H2: About Ogletree Deakins

H2: Essential Functions of the Paralegal Role

H2: Requirements and Benefits

H2: How to Apply

H2: A Commitment to Diversity

Bold Headlines:

- Premier Law Firm in Indianapolis Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal
- Work with Fortune 500 Clients and Top Attorneys at Ogletree Deakins
- Hybrid Work Schedule and Access to Professional Development Programs
- Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package Available
- Join a Firm Recognized as a "Law Firm of the Year" for 13 Consecutive Years
- Strong Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
- Apply Now and Join Our Team at Ogletree Deakins

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Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Health and Life Insurance, Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts, Teladoc, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program

Not specified

Legal research, document preparation, communication, organization, time management

Paralegal certification or Bachelor's degree

Online through company website

Qualification and Experience Paralegal certification from an accredited program or a Bachelor's degree

Legal