Absolutely Awash in Interesting Job Opportunities!

And this is why you should stay in contact with this blog after you graduate.....

First, the Tippecanoe County Public Defender's Office is looking to fill a couple of part-time positions. They stress that these are permanent positions, not just for a semester, so they're hoping to hire someone long-term-ish. For lawyers, long term usually implies 2 or more years, so if that fits into your plans for at least the next 2 years, check out their listing on the Tippecanoe County website.

Second, Pam might work in Milwaukee, but her firm also has an office in Indianapolis--and it's looking to hire an experienced paralegal. Are you--or do you know--someone who fits the bill? In the interests of full disclosure--and also to just hammer home a point I like to make--if you are hired as the result of an internal referral (in other words, via networking), the person who referred you (Pam) gets a bonus. That's her firm's policy. Make her take you out to lunch.

Litigation Project Manager (Paralegal)
The Indianapolis headquarters of the nation’s largest transportation law firm with offices
located in major cities throughout the United States has an opening for a full-time
Litigation Project Manager to assist the Firm’s growing class-action defense practice.
The candidate will work under the supervision of senior class-action litigators that
helm the practice to provide case-management services for the many pending matters
the Firm is handling. Those services will include (among others): (1) tracking and updating
internal case dockets; (2) preparing and updating internal Firm reports; (3) monitoring
case budgets; (4) drafting correspondence, routine discovery requests and responses,
and non-substantive pleadings; (5) coordinating the use of technology platforms to make
the practice more efficient; and (6) preparing for and participating in regular practicelevel
and case-specific strategy sessions. A qualified candidate will also have the ability
to professionally and promptly interact with clients and other firm personnel, and safeguard
the confidentiality of client information. Strong organizational skills are a must.
The position’s responsibilities will also require the ability to operate Microsoft Office
applications and current case-management technologies. Finally, qualified candidates
must be motivated and accountable, with excellent communication skills, good organizational
and time management skills, and a team-player attitude.
Education and Certification
 Formal legal training resulting, at a minimum, in a Certificate of Completion
of Paralegal Course of Study from an accredited college or university,
or Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university;

 8 or more years’ experience in a law firm (or comparable experience in an
in-house position) performing paralegal and project-management duties;
 Familiarity with complex litigation (i.e., class actions, MDL, mass torts).
Duties and primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to
 Communicate with lawyers in class-action practice to facilitate completion
of litigation updates along with communication regarding case status
and deadlines
 Coordinate with clients to obtain electronically-stored information (“ESI”)
along with intake of ESI and other discovery documents into the Firm’s
litigation technology applications
 Assist with drafting of correspondence, routine discovery requests and responses,
litigation hold documents, case intake forms, and non-substantive
pleadings
 Responsibility for coordinating administrative aspects of discovery process
in cases with secretarial staff, including deposition notices, scheduling
of court reporters, payment of court reporter invoices, ingesting deposition
transcripts into Firm’s technology applications, and assembly of exhibit
binders 
 Provide assistance to other Firm employees as needed to maximize use of
Firm’s document management system, document review software, and legal
docketing/calendaring software in the class action practice group
 Preparation of correspondence, legal documents and routine pleadings;
 Complete daily billing time records in an accurate and timely manner;
 Adhere to strict confidentiality standards (keeps confidential all information
concerning firm matters and clients);
 Assist with other duties as appropriate;
 Perform other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Success Factors
Personal characteristics that will contribute to success in this position are a strong
work ethic and personal integrity; a strong a high degree of attention to detail; ability to
effectively work in a team environment; ability to maintain confidential information;
creativity and initiative; ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure; and ability
to be flexible.
Resumes with previous law firm experience will be considered first. Compensation for
this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send resume
and cover letter to hr@scopelitis.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All-around Good Career--and Life!--Advice

I rarely agree 100 percent with an article on career or life advice, so when I do, it's worth passing along, right?

http://abovethelaw.com/2017/06/7-more-lessons-about-lawyering-and-life/

Another job opening--actually looking for a paralegal

Now and then I post job openings that don't have Paralegal or Legal Assistant in the title, but where the employer is looking for that exact same skill set. Here's another excellent example. Know any experienced paralegals who would be interested?

Position:  Adult Protective Services Program Director

Location:  Lafayette, IN

Job Id:  501

# of Openings:  1

POSITION:                     APS Services Program Director DEPARTMENT:             Prosecuting Attorney SALARY:                        $49,652.00 annually   ESSENTIAL DUTIES:    Supervises assigned personnel, including interviewing applicants, making hiring recommendations and decisions, making work assignments, recommending personnel actions, evaluating staff performance, providing training, including training as required by statute,  and maintaining discipline.  Oversees division operations, including analyzing staff workload, reviewing position documentation, determining changes in staff responsibilities, reviewing salaries, recommending personnel actions, and administering personnel programs.  Performs division public relations duties, including building relationships with various agencies, seeking improvements in communication and accessibility between program and community, preparing press releases, and making public presentations as requested.  Conducts regular and ongoing community awareness events.  Develops and maintains cooperative intra and inter-agency working relationships.  Investigates allegations of neglect, exploitation, and battery of endangered adults, including obtaining information by questioning clients and/or their family, friends, neighbors, law enforcement, and others.  Receives and evaluates requests for service from community and determines appropriateness of opening a case according to IC 12-10-32.  Operates motor vehicle to and from related locations.  Interprets legal and medical documents in relation to individual cases.  Documents all activities performed in relation to cases and maintains appropriate files.  Regularly reads and uses GIS to locate clients’ homes and other official business locations.  Performs home visits to clients in 8 county program areas, including inspecting for unsanitary conditions and health risks such as presence of animal or human waste, rodents, insects, and/or trash. Performs initial and ongoing assessment of clients.  Refers citizens to various social service agencies.  Periodically meets with staff and Prosecutor to discuss organizational developments, employee evaluations, and client cases.  Prepares tentative budget proposals for review by Prosecutor.  Communicates and coordinates services and investigations with social service agencies, physicians, law enforcement, other  professionals, and family members.  Assists other agencies with criminal and civil investigations.  Answers telephone and provides customer service, including directing/transferring to appropriate individual or department, or providing information and assistance as appropriate. Determines and recommends if emergency or court intervention is needed for specific situations. Refers citizens and/or clients to various social service agencies.  Acts as liaison between program and prosecutors, police, and/or general citizens filing a complaint against program.  Regularly communicates with victims of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation. Compiles program statistics and relays to State APS Director and Prosecutors in 8 county service areas.  Updates state APS system and informs State Director on local statistics. Reviews professional publications and regularly participates in related organizations. Periodically delivers public presentations on program issues.  Periodically testifies in court as required.  Performs related duties as assigned.                 JOB REQUIREMENTS:   High school diploma/GED and 5 years experience in criminal justice, social work, and/or other related field. Must be at least 21 years of age.  Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a background/criminal investigation and maintain current standing as an Adult Protective Services Case Investigator, including attending state conferences annually.  Working knowledge of and ability to read and interpret Indiana legal codes/law and medical documents to determine effect on individual cases and respond accordingly.  Working knowledge of criminal justice system and applicable state codes.  Working knowledge of available social and emergency service providers and ability to evaluate individual cases and make appropriate referrals.  Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare various documents as assigned, perform public speaking presentations, maintain accurate records, and perform arithmetic calculations.  Working knowledge of various computer programs, such as state APS system and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  Ability to supervise assigned personnel, including interviewing applicants, making hiring recommendations and decisions, making work assignments, recommending personnel actions, evaluating staff performance, providing training, and maintaining discipline.  Ability to oversee division operations, including analyzing staff workload, reviewing position documentation, determining changes in staff responsibilities, reviewing salaries, recommending personnel actions, and administering personnel programs.  Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.  Ability to properly operate various office equipment, including computer, typewriter, calculator, camera, video, cell phone, and audio recorder.  Ability to read and use GIS and/or directions.  Ability to maintain current information on applicable agencies in eight county areas and throughout State of Indiana.  Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, often under time pressure.  Ability to work rapidly for long periods, work on several tasks at the same time, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.  Ability to adapt to changing situations on a regular basis and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.  Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, Area IV Council on Aging, hospitals, courts, nursing and mental health facilities, doctors, social and legal service agencies, police, prosecutors, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.  Ability to assess situations and make decisions while in field visiting clients and working with other agencies.  Ability to work with potentially irate or hostile persons, including ability to ensure protection of self and others.  Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations, including conducting home visits and other face-to-face interactions with clients.  Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state regulations.  Ability to observe similarities and differences in data, compile, analyze, and evaluate data, and make determinations based on data analyses.  Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instruction and present findings in oral or written form.  Ability to occasionally work extended, evening, and/or weekend hours, and regularly travel out of town for training or conferences, sometimes overnight.  Ability to regularly serve on 24-hour call on a rotation basis and respond swiftly, rationally, and decisively in emergency situations.  Ability to respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis.  Ability to testify in court proceedings as required.  Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.    APPLY BY:       Until Filled            APPLY AT:       https://www.myisolved.com/