Work Arrangement: Onsite Agency Interview Type: In person only Engagement Type: Contract NOTE: Applications with resumes in PDF Format will be automatically rejected. Only Word format resumes will be considered. 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.