Home Based Court Reporter Proofreading Jobs in Indiana

About the Department of Child Services:

Join a group of passionate, dedicated public servants to support one of Indiana’s most critical missions!

The Department of Child Services helps children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation.  We pursue permanency for children and families through reunification, guardianship, and adoption.  Our services also encompass foster care, child support, and transitional support for those adjusting to adulthood.  Our culture is built upon our MVP foundation:

Mission:  Champion Indiana’s future by protecting children and strengthening families with compassion and determination.

Vision: Every child in Indiana thrives in a safe, loving, forever home.

Purpose: Ignite hope.  Cultivate joy.

Role Overview:

The Legal Assistant provides paralegal and administrative support for local and agency attorneys.  You will assist in organizing, processing, and maintaining records related to DCS cases and may provide research, clerical support, and reporting when needed.  The Legal Assistant is responsible for a range of duties that are vital to mitigating legal risk and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Duties may include:

• Managing court dockets.
• Sending calendar invites to ensure court appearance.
• Drafting court documents for attorney review and ensuring timely filing.
• Scheduling case staff meetings between legal and field staff.
• Mailing court reports to parties.
• Compiling and redacting discovery.
• Mailing subpoenas.
• Maintaining legal data and the office legal calendar.
• Assisting with and ensuring legal deadlines are met.
• Managing the client case management system.
• Distributing orders to agency representatives.
• Requesting legal documents for trial.

This position is in the Evansville, Indiana, DCS Office and will support staff in Vanderburgh County, and surrounding counties as needed. 

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.