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Paralegal/Legal Assistant
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What they do
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.
$56,485 / year median in Indiana
+3% projected growth
Job Description
- Attention to detail
- Great communication skills
- High energy
- Computer skills with Word & Excel and the document merge utility
- Experience with online filing systems such as ECF, Odyssey, and/or Pacer
- Familiarity with or ability to learn MyCase or other similar legal billing software Please provide a resume showing your legal experience and salary expectations.