IN-ISP-Paralegal, Public Records

Short Description

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.

Complete Description

• 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.

Skills

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceExpertise RatingMoveHigh school diploma or GED required.RequiredParalegal certification with 2 years paralegal experience.Required2YearsBasic Computer skills.Required2YearsMust be at least 18 years old.RequiredStrong attention to detail.RequiredAble to communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and orally.RequiredPrior experience handling sensitive or confidential information.RequiredPrior experience w/Legal Research sites LexisNexis and Westlaw.Highly desired2YearsPrior experience conceptualizing and developing programs and procedures.Highly desiredParalegal competency certification w/National Federation of Paralegal Associations or CLA/CP certification w/National Assoc. of Legal Assistants.Highly desiredAssociates degree (or higher) with paralegal Studies w/certification.Highly desired

Questions

Question 1

Absences 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?

Question 2

What is your candidates email address?

Question 3

Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?

Question 4

If selected for engagement, your candidates hourly Pay Rate must be ***/hour. The Provider Markup for this position is 25%. Do you agree to these requirements?

Question 5

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?

Question 6

On-site interviews are required. Does candidate accept this requirement?

Question 7

Selected 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?

Agency Interview Type

In person only

Work Arrangement

Onsite