Paralegal - Clark County Public Defender's Office

The Clark County Public Defender Department is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Paralegal.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

· Creating and managing case files for attorneys

· Preparing and filing pleadings, legal documents, and correspondence with the court

· Acting as a liaison between courts and attorneys

· Completing legal research

· Supporting attorneys with trial preparation

· Filling in as needed with client support in the form of answering phone calls, taking care of walk-in clients and aiding support staff

· Answering phone calls from incarcerated clients

· Managing calendars for multiple attorneys

Applicants should be comfortable with standard administrative computer programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite and video conferencing programs such as Zoom. Education and/or experience in the legal field is preferred, but not mandatory.

Compensation: $46,534.00/year; Health/Dental/Vision insurance; Enrollment in PERF retirement plan.

Regular days and hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Letters of interest and resumes may be submitted to Vicki Carmichael and Courtney Medina through the online portal. Applications may also be submitted via email: vcarmichael@clarkcounty.in.gov and chopper@clarkcounty.in.gov. The deadline for submitting applications is August 1, 2025.

Clark County is "An Equal Opportunity Employer"