Paralegal - Labor Law

Paralegal PositionOur Indianapolis, IN office has an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Under general supervision, researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney.Essential FunctionsResearches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.Summarizes legal documentsOrganizes and indexes case filesDetermines and calendars deadlinesPerforms wide variety of legal research and data compilationFiles pleadings with court clerkPrepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaintsDrafts a variety of legal documentsPrepares affidavits or documents and maintains document filePrepares for mediations and trialsAssists Attorneys at trialAssists Attorney in preparation for depositionsCommunicates with witnesses and expertsSchedulingEnters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely mannerRequirementsParalegal certification / degree from accredited college or university preferred1+ years of paralegal or combination of paralegal and legal secretary experienceProficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systemsBenefitsOgletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.Firm OverviewOgletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a "Law Firm of the Year" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its "Law Firm of the Year" in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.