Legal Assistant/Paralegal

*Job Title: Admin Assistant/Paralegal* *Location: Indianapolis, IN 46204* *Duration: 10+Months Contract (possible extension)* *Shift: Mon - Fri* *Job Description:* *Job Description* * Candidate provides timely, appropriate and professional responses to all public contact with the Commission.
* Intake/Case Control staff shall answer questions, makes referrals, draft complaints and forward calls to appropriate Commission staff.
* The Intake/Case Control staff serves as a professional staff member within the Commission and provides a front-line response to the public for questions and issues concerning the Commission.
* This position requires a strong level of organization as well as interpersonal skills, integrity and sound judgment.
* The candidate is privy to sensitive and highly confidential information and receives instructions for new and complex tasks.
*Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following* * Respond to online inquiries regarding the filing of complaints * Effectively interview potential Complainants * Analyze and summarize information received from online inquiries * Prepare investigative work case files for invetigations * Send Notice of Complaints and interrogatories to relevant parties * Provides excellent customer service, via telephone and in person * Responsible for monthly reporting * Analyze and apply relevant laws to establish jurisidiction over cases for ICRL enforcement areas * May be responsible for drafting appropriate motions before the Commission, including, but not limited to administrative dismissals and default orders * Research databases for correct contact information for relevant parties and witnesses * Other duties as assigned *Preferred Experience* * Practical knowledge of the Indiana Civil Rights Law and Federal Civil Rights Laws * Ability to interpret, analyze and apply the laws appropriately and relevantly to areas covered by the Civil Rights Law * Ability to interpret and apply Commission policies and procedures as they relate to the charges of discrimination filed * Interpersonal skills, especially when dealing with the public * Detail orientated work ethic * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage various projects simultaneously * Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite * Ability to type with speed and accuracy * General knowledge of functions of other departments and agencies and their relationships to the intake/case control division * Ability to communicate effectively and ability to establish cooperative work relationships Job Type: Contract Salary: Up to $23.
00 per hour Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Paralegal: 1 year (Required) * Civil rights: 1 year (Preferred) * Administrative Assistant: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person