legal assistant - paralegal

Key Responsibilities

Collect court and registration documentation from local, state, and federal jurisdictions.

Review and analyze legal documents, criminal statutes, court orders, and related records.

Update and maintain Department, state, federal, and registry tracking systems.

Complete case reviews and prepare registration determinations.

Collaborate with Department staff and local law enforcement to maintain accurate records.

Communicate registration review outcomes to law enforcement partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Legal education or related experience.

Experience conducting legal research using tools such as Westlaw, INcite, or Doxpop.

Familiarity with criminal history records, court documents, sentencing records, and investigative reports.

Ability to read, understand, and interpret statutes, administrative codes, policies, and legal documents.

Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will be highly organized, attentive to detail, and capable of managing multiple complex assignments. Because this work directly impacts public safety and legal compliance, accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to make well-supported decisions are essential.

 

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week and offers an opportunity to contribute to a critical public safety function serving communities throughout Indiana.

 

 Skills : 

Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience

Required

1

Years

Ability to read, comprehend, analyze and interpret criminal and administrative code, policies and procedures, legal documents, etc.

Required

 

 

Paralegal certification or degree

Highly desired

 

 

Prior experience with criminal record management

Highly desired

1

Years

Prior experience working in a regulated confidentiality sensitive environment

Highly desired

1

Years

Bachelor's Degree

Highly desired

 

 

Experience with legal research tools: Westlaw, INcite, Doxpop, or comparable platforms (LexisNexis, PACER)

Highly desired

 

 

Prior experience as a court record clerk

Nice to have

 

 

Master's Degree

Nice to have