A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Paralegal Ogletree Deakins - 3.3 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Word embeddings Legal administrative experience Legal research databases Legal billing
Full Job Description Position Summary:
Our 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 Functions:
Researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters. Summarizes legal documents Organizes and indexes case files Determines and calendars deadlines Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation Files pleadings with court clerk Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints Drafts a variety of legal documents Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file Prepares for mediations and trials Assists Attorneys at trial Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions Communicates with witnesses and experts Scheduling Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner
Requirements:
Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university preferred 1+ years of paralegal or combination of paralegal and legal secretary experience Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Document Management System, expense and billing systems
Benefits:
Ogletree 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.
Contact Information:
If you have questions, please e-mail Libby Naikelis at with "Indianapolis - Paralegal" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview:
Ogletree 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. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.
