Legal Services Director jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Legal (MLP) Staff Attorney
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
    Job Announcement
    MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP (MLP) STAFF ATTORNEY
    AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, Lilly Endowment and approximately 60 other funding sources.
    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER: ILS is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law. We strongly encourage LGBTQ, Black, Latino, Indigenous, and other applicants of color, people with disabilities, and other people historically underrepresented to apply.
    LOCATION: The Staff Attorney will be assigned to our Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership project located in our Indianapolis, Indiana Regional Office. The Indianapolis Regional Office is one of ILS' largest offices and is responsible for providing legal services to clients in 17 of our Central Indiana counties. The Central Indiana MLP Project is an expanding team that is looking to add a new medical-legal partnership attorney to the group. Medical-Legal Partnership attorneys train health care provider staff on the role of civil legal issues on patient outcomes, provide on-site intake at ILS and a health care provider, and provide civil legal assistance to patients of the health care provider.
    JOB SUMMARY: The full-time Staff Attorney is responsible for providing substantive legal advice and representation for individuals who have been referred to the medical-legal partnership project. The staff attorney will also be expected to cultivate and develop relationships with the staff of the partner organization. This attorney will work under the direct supervision of the Central Indiana Medical-Legal Partnership Project Director and directing attorney. The position will require some travel within the counties served by the Indianapolis Regional Office and other Indiana counties outside the Indianapolis Regional Office.
    RESPONSIBILITIES: Among other duties as assigned by the Project Director, the Staff Attorney will:
    • Complete and review applications for legal services and assess legal issues.
    • Provide legal advice and representation to MLP clients in housing, family law, consumer, public benefits, and other poverty law areas.
    • Write legal advice letters to clients.
    • Draft pro se pleadings and other documents for clients.
    • Supervise assigned law students and volunteers.
    • Cultivate relationships with partner organizations, including through the provision of training.
    • Plan, implement, and staff regular outreach sessions with partner organizations.
    • Develop and maintain networking relationships with local bar associations and with local, state, and federal governments and community agencies that serve our client population.
    • Exhibit a high level of personal energy, organization and commitment to the position and the ILS mission.
    • Successfully balance a healthy case load with all other duties and responsibilities that accompany the position.
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • J.D. degree after graduation from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to practice law in Indiana.
    • A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice and serving disadvantaged populations.
    • At least three (3) years of family law legal experience post-J.D. is preferred.
    • A valid, Indiana driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
    • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other members of the MLP team
    SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary is $57,425, with a range up to a maximum of $75,535, but all ranges are depending on experience levels and the exact starting and maximum salary ranges for social worker positions vary based on social work degree levels. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, a 401k plan, a flex benefit plan, and generous vacation and sick leave.
    TO APPLY: Apply online or via email by submitting a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Applications or questions should be sent to human.resources@ilsi.net.
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Area 8 Ombudsman
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Job Announcement Ombudsman AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible...
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Bilingual (Spanish) Paralegal
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Job Announcement Bilingual Paralegal Immigrants’ and Language Rights Center AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for profit organizat...
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Staff Attorney
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc. \Job Announcement STAFF ATTORNEY CENTRAL INDIANA MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT Indianapolis, Indiana ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a ...
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Area 7 (Terre Haute) PT Ombudsman
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
  • Indianapolis, IN PART_TIME
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Job Announcement Part-time Ombudsman AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for profit organization that provides free legal services t...
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Staff Attorney
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
  • Lafayette, IN FULL_TIME
  • Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Job Announcement Staff Attorney AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eli...
  • 25 Days Ago
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Field Reimbursement Manager - Midwest
  • Bausch + Lomb
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Operations Supervisor (Nurse Supervisor)
  • CSL
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Description Summary This position is responsible for overseeing the applicant and return donor reception and registr...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Quality
  • OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Facility:OrthoIndy Northwest, Indianapolis, IN Department:Quality Assurance Shift Details:Full-time, salaried and includ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Regional Environmental Manager
  • Lennar Homes
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Overview Welcome Home! Build your career with Lennar! As one of the nation’s largest builders, Lennar has built over one...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Marketplace Data Contractor (2023) - (Remote)
  • AEG
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Title: Marketplace Data Contractor Reports To: Senior Director, Sales & Marketing Positions Directly Supervised: Non...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director - Global Materials Planning - API Platform
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare lea...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director - Manufacturing Alliance Management
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare lea...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Attorney
  • EdChoice
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • EdChoice is seeking an Attorney to join EdChoice Legal Advocates (EdLA). EdLA is the litigation division of EdChoice and...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...
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