Paralegal Full-time Position

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 Duties:
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.

Job Qualifications:
Must be a high school graduate or possess and equivalent GED.
Must possess ONE of the following:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of twelve (12) hours in law or paralegal studies; OR
Bachelor's degree AND a Paralegal certificate; OR
Bachelor's degree PLUS two (2) years of full time Paralegal experience; OR
Associate's degree in paralegal studies (with certification) AND two (2) years full time legal experience; OR
Certification in paralegal studies PLUS two (2) years full time paralegal experience; OR
Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) (as offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations), and be in good standing; OR
Paralegal CORE Competency Exam (as offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations), and be in good standing; OR
Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal (CLA/CP) certification (as offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants), and be in good standing.

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 deadlines.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED required.Required0Paralegal certification with 2 years paralegal experience.Required2YearsBasic Computer skills.Required2YearsMust be at least 18 years old.Required0Strong attention to detail.Required0Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and orally.Required0Prior experience handling sensitive or confidential information.Required0Prior experience w/Legal Research sites LexisNexis and Westlaw.Highly desired2YearsPrior experience conceptualizing and developing programs and procedures.Highly desired0Paralegal competency certification w/National Federation of Paralegal Associations or CLA/CP certification w/National Assoc. of Legal Assistants.Highly desired0Associates degree (or higher) with paralegal Studies w/certification.Highly desired0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?Question2What is your candidate's email address?Question3Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?Question4If selected for engagement, your candidate's hourly Pay Rate must be $20.00/hour. The Provider Markup for this position is 25%. Do you agree to these requirements?Question5 Position is on-site, Monday thru Friday, either 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm, 1/2 hour unpaid lunch. Does candidate accept this requirement?Question6On-site interviews are required. Does candidate accept this requirement?Question7Selected 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?