Legal Analyst

About the Role

This role provides essential legal, communication, and organizational support to Our Client's Legal Department. The analyst will work onsite at the IHCDA office in a fast‑paced environment, handling a variety of legal documents, case tracking, and project coordination. By ensuring accurate and timely legal responses, the incumbent directly contributes to the agency’s mission of protecting homeowners and preserving community stability. The position demands strong judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft responses to foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other process‑oriented legal actions.
• Track and monitor the status of foreclosure cases and Sheriff’s sales, maintaining up‑to‑date case files.
• Create, review, and distribute legal documents such as contracts, mortgage releases, lien releases, reports, and budgets.
• Sort, analyze, and distribute incoming mail within the legal department, ensuring proper routing and confidentiality.
• Provide word‑processing, filing, and document transmittal services to Legal Counsel, including electronic filing, fax, and messenger delivery.
• Manage special projects by coordinating meetings, monitoring progress, and maintaining organized project and case documentation.
• Update and maintain the SharePoint contracts database, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct legal and records research, verify legal forms for accuracy, and assist in preparing drafts of contracts and amendments.
• Perform additional ad‑hoc tasks as assigned to support the overall efficiency of the legal team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Two‑year or four‑year relevant educational degree (Paralegal degree or certificate) – minimum 2 years of related experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a law firm, our client legal department, corporate legal department, or a comparable setting with exposure to legal terminology and procedures.
• Demonstrated independent judgment, critical thinking, and exceptional organizational abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a customer‑service orientation.
• Ability to handle sensitive documents and information with strict confidentiality.
• Willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks and adapt to new responsibilities as needed.
• Interest in the mission of IHCDA and commitment to supporting its objectives.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for document creation, data tracking, and communication.
• SharePoint for contracts database management and collaborative document storage.
• Electronic filing systems, fax, and messenger services for transmitting legal correspondence.
• Legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) – commonly used in similar roles.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract period: October 12, 2026 – January 15, 2027 (approximately 3 months).
• On‑site work at the IHCDA office, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN.
• Standard business hours with occasional flexibility to meet project deadlines.

Interview Process

The interview process typically includes an initial screening call followed by a webcam‑only interview with the hiring manager and a member of the legal team. Candidates may be asked to discuss relevant legal experience, demonstrate writing proficiency, and walk through a sample document preparation exercise.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States