Greetings of the day hope you are doing well ,
This is Suyash, a State Client Direct Recruiter with Steneral Consulting. I am sourcing a Paralegal for Public Records; this is an onsite, 15-month contract. If you re interested, please email your resume or apply through this email.
Role : IN-ISP-Paralegal, Public Records (775992)
Client : State of IN (Indiana State Police - Legal)
Duration : 15 Months Upto - 12 / 31 / 2026 (Contract)
Location : 100 N Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Onsite)
Pay rate : $20.00 / hour on 1099 (with No Benefits)
Interview : In Person Only
Total hours : Monday thru Friday, either 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm, 1 / 2 hour unpaid lunch.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
To serve as a professional staff employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to assist the Department's Legal Counsel and members of the Legal Office.
Job Qualifications :
Learn and apply the Indiana Code to Access to Public Records requests for the determination of the release or denial of records
- Research and analyze law sources, including statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal codes related to public records
- Process incoming Public Records Requests within the allotted timeframe
- Review and process law enforcement recordings with appropriate redactions per Indiana Code
- Prepare legal documents for review and approval by the Legal Counsel
- Learn the Indiana Trial Rules regarding discovery to non-parties
- Coordinate assembly of documentation required as the result of subpoenas and discovery requests.
- Maintain files and responsive records
- Answer phone inquiries
- Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with both members of the public and staff
- Ability to learn various records systems and rules for usage
- Other duties as assigned
Review the Indiana Code and Indiana Administrative Code to make proposals regarding potential language changes. Perform other duties as required
Must be a high school graduate or possess and equivalent GED.Must possess ONE of the following Below :
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of twelve (12) hours in law or paralegal studies; ORBachelor's degree AND a Paralegal certificate; ORBachelor's degree PLUS two (2) years of full time Paralegal experience; ORAssociate's degree in paralegal studies (with certification) AND two (2) years full time legal experience; ORCertification in paralegal studies PLUS two (2) years full time paralegal experience; ORParalegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) (as offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations), and be in good standing; ORParalegal CORE Competency Exam (as offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations), and be in good standing; ORCertified Legal Assistant / Certified Paralegal (CLA / CP) certification (as offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants), and be in good standing.Skills :
Basic understanding of the Legal Research sites LexisNexis and Westlaw preferred.Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher.Must be able to conceptualize and develop programs and procedures.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Must be able to proofread documents accurately.Must have strong problem-solving skills.Must be able to organize, access, input, file and retrieve information utilizing computer.Must be able to work with minimal supervision, prioritize work and meet deadlinesNotes :
Selected candidate will be required to pass a 5-panel drug screen and ISP background check which may include credit record, financial record, educational record, criminal record, employment record, medical record, military record, or Selective Service record. Does candidate accept this requirement?I appreciated your prompt response.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks