Legal Staff Paralegal in Hammond, IN

Law Firm

Hammond, IN

Legal Staff Paralegal in Hammond, IN

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Organize cases by establishing and maintaining files.
- Develop cases by scheduling depositions, finalizing discovery, reports, panel submissions, and professional correspondence, and preparing and serving discovery requests.
- Manage cases by assembling materials for depositions and mediation conferences, scheduling mediation conferences and hearings, drafting basic pleadings, initiating and maintaining contact with adjusters and opposing counsel, and preparing medical, billing, insurance, and tax requests.
- Support trial proceedings by organizing evidence and exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and ensuring that witnesses arrive as scheduled.
- Conduct proofreading of legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Accomplish law firm mission by completing related tasks as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.

Education and Experience Information:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
- Familiarity with Indiana and/or Illinois law is a plus.
- Experience with document management systems is highly desirable.
- Legal office experience of 2 years is preferred.
- Microsoft Office experience of 2 years is preferred.
- Customer Service experience of 1 year is preferred.
- Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously is preferred.
- Experience in preparation of litigation documents is preferred.
- Knowledge of online court filing systems is preferred.
- Prior legal experience in Indiana is preferred.

Salary Information:
- Pay starts from $35, per year.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employer-paid health insurance for employee
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid sick time

Schedule:
- Full-time position with an 8-hour shift
- Work is conducted in person

If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at the law firm.