Job Summary
A growing personal injury law practice in Indianapolis, Indiana, is hiring a Bilingual Paralegal fluent in Spanish and English to manage case files, run client intakes, and provide day-to-day litigation support for two attorneys. Roughly 70–80% of the caseload involves Spanish-speaking clients, so strong bilingual communication is central to this role.
This is a brand-new position created because of client growth, not a replacement hire. Candidates coming from legal assistant, case manager, or paralegal backgrounds in a law firm setting are encouraged to apply, you do not need a formal paralegal certification or degree, just real experience working inside a legal office.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary bilingual point of contact for English- and Spanish-speaking clients throughout their personal injury case
- Conduct client intakes, gathering case details clearly and professionally in either language
- Open, organize, and maintain personal injury case files from start to finish
- Track deadlines and provide litigation support so attorneys stay prepared for filings and hearings
- Keep case management records accurate and up to date using the firm's case management system
- Flag scheduling conflicts or workflow bottlenecks and suggest fixes before they become problems
- Close out resolved files with complete, well-organized documentation
Requirements
- Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, written and spoken — a Spanish or English accent is not disqualifying; clear, professional communication is what's required
- Comfortable managing multiple active case files at once in a fast-moving environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Strong client service instincts and the ability to build trust quickly, especially with clients unfamiliar with the legal process
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience specifically in personal injury or plaintiff-side litigation
- Familiarity with legal case management software such as NEOS (training provided if you haven't used it)
- Formal paralegal certificate or degree
Compensation & Schedule
- Up to $25 per hour, depending on experience
- Full-time, on-site role in Indianapolis, IN
- Please note: the office is relocating from downtown Indianapolis to the city's northeast side during the hiring process
Benefits
- 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
- Vision insurance from your first day
- Potential end-of-year bonus based on firm performance
What Makes This Role Different
This paralegal position was created specifically to give two growing attorneys dedicated, full-time support, you won't be one of several paralegals splitting time across a large team. It's a small, tight-knit office where leadership is hands-on and genuinely open to ideas about how to run things better. As the attorneys you support build their caseloads, this role is expected to grow with them.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work full-time and on-site in Indianapolis, including commuting to the firm’s future northeast Indianapolis location?
- What hourly compensation range are you targeting?
Experience:
- paralegal, legal assistant, or legal case-management: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- both Spanish and English fluently? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Required)
Work Location: In person
