DeLaney & DeLaney LLC is a boutique law firm with a growing and diverse civil litigation practice. We would like to expand our exceptional team of five attorneys, two paralegals, and two legal assistants. Ann DeLaney and Kathleen DeLaney began their litigation practice in Indianapolis in 2002, as one of the first mother-daughter law firms in the state. In 2005, Ed DeLaney joined the firm following his retirement from Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Matthew R. Gutwein, an experienced litigator and business executive, joined the firm as a partner in 2021.

We value diversity in our practice areas and our clients - as well as our lawyers and staff.

Open Position: Legal Assistant

DeLaney & DeLaney LLC is an Indianapolis-based boutique law firm with a thriving and diverse civil litigation practice. DeLaney & DeLaney provides top quality legal services to a wide variety of clients in nearly all types of civil litigation, including class actions, FINRA arbitrations, employment-related disputes, and contract drafting, negotiation, and litigation – particularly representing physicians and executives. Our lawyers represent clients ranging from individuals to units of local government, to America’s largest corporations. We value diversity in our practice areas and our clients - as well as our lawyers and staff. We do good work, while doing good, while loving what we do.

Our boutique litigation law firm seeks a Legal Assistant to join the team of two paralegals, office administrator, law clerks, and six attorneys. DeLaney & DeLaney maintains a relaxed, collegial, and productive workplace environment. We accommodate flexible hours requests and hybrid in-person and remote work. We offer a robust benefits package. Located in an historic house between downtown and midtown Indianapolis, we keep our office doors open and encourage collaboration. We meet weekly for firmwide lunch, have an onsite pickle ball court, and enjoy at least quarterly firm outings.

Responsibilities include:

  • Interact with Clients, Guests, and Vendors – Answer and screen incoming calls, interview prospective clients, draft summary of prospective clients’ needs. Communicate with vendors, clients, and other attorneys
  • Billing and payments – Assist with timekeeping software, posting payments, generating bills for clients, posting reimbursable expenses and managing outside vendor quotes
  • Reception – Welcome guests to the office, meet with vendors, manage incoming and outgoing mail, scan and copy documents, monitor office supplies and make orders as necessary
  • File Maintenance – Electronically manage and file client documents and court filings, manage firm information and data, prepare outgoing mail
  • Calendar appointments, deadlines, conference calls, and Zoom meetings for attorneys and paralegals
  • Assist paralegals with a range of responsibilities, such as drafting documents and legal correspondence

Qualifications

  • College graduate preferred but equivalent on the job experience will be considered
  • Experience in a professional office environment. Prefer experience in a law firm or legal department
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, and other applications
  • Experience with Clio preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organization skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple requests

Please send your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position to schrist@delaneylaw.net.