Overview
Legal Research Assistant Jobs in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA at ATC
Incumbent enhances criminal history records by researching and collecting court documents, and by entering this data into a tracking system. This position requires the incumbent to collect court documentation from within Indiana, other states, military and federal jurisdictions, etc., to assist in registration efforts for the State of Indiana. Incumbent reports to the Sex and Violent Offender Registration and Victim Services Division of the Indiana Department of Correction.
This position is Monday through Friday, in office.
Essential Functions:
Research and collect court documents and sentencing information
Analyze and interpret documents collected
Communicate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
Enter data into a designated tracking system
Perform related duties as assigned by division staff
Job Requirements:
Broad experience with data collection and data entry
Broad knowledge of the Indiana Code
Thorough knowledge of the Indiana Department of Correction, as well as all levels of the Criminal Justice System
Experience and comfort with court documents and legal jargon
Broad knowledge of national criminal justice resources
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to read and process data including information on crimes that is detailed, thorough, and contains sensitive material
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with department staff and external agency staff
Difficulty of Work:
Incumbent must be able to handle multiple, complex tasks and make good decisions based on his or her knowledge and understanding of each specific question and assignment
Incumbent 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
Incumbent work must be accurate – consequences of inaccurate data include a negative public perception of the Department and potential public safety risks to the communities
Incumbent works independently with work being reviewed on a periodic basis for accuracy, compliance with policy, and overall project goals
Personal Work Relationships:
Incumbent must maintain working relationships with all Department personnel and external stakeholders to discuss projects related to their needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Legal research experience and skills
Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree preferred
Equivalent work experience may also be considered
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
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Title: Legal Research Assistant
Company: ATC
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Category: Government, Law/Legal
