Legal Assistant

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Collect court and registration documentation from local, state, and federal jurisdictions
• Review and analyze legal documents, criminal codes, court orders, etc.
• Update Department, state, and federal tracking tools along with the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry
• Create and complete reviews so that a registration determination can be made
• Work with staff in the division and local law enforcement to maintain records

Preferred Experience And Requirements

• Legal education
• Legal research experience (e.g., Westlaw, INcite, Doxpop)
• Familiarity with criminal history records (e.g., Triple Is, affidavits of probable cause, conviction/sentencing documentation, pre-sentence investigation reports, court orders) and where they are maintained
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret criminal and administrative code, policies and procedures, legal documents, etc.
• Ability to maintain discretion when working with confidential information
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and work under time constraints
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Difficulty Of Work

• Must be able to handle multiple, complex tasks and make good decisions based on knowledge and understanding of each specific question and assignment
• Must use multiple methods in accomplishing an end result or outcome of a particular task and must be timely and accurate in completion of all tasks
• Work is reviewed for compliance with Indiana Code, case law, agency policy, and overall department goals