Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1- Workers Compensation

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Workers' Compensation section in our Columbus and Cleveland headquarter locations. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys needed with cases. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule and will be headquartered in our Columbus office. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. 

 

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

-Researches federal and/or state statutes, recorded judicial decisions and other legal sources and reference materials in order to prepare responses to inquiries, complaints, claims and legal and/or administrative procedural issues to assist section attorneys.

 

-Performs Internet and other computer-assisted searches for information and documents

 

-Assists in the preparation and presentation of cases in litigation, including document review, verification and organization

 

-Helps prepare and respond to discovery requests and public records requests

 

-Contacts opposing counsel or court/board personnel as may be necessary to assist in case preparation and presentation of cases

 

-Assesses, logs and indexes incoming and outgoing electronic and paper document productions

 

-Uses document management software to prepare legal correspondence; uses case management software

 

-Drafts legal briefs and memoranda, contracts, pleadings, motions, affidavits, legislation, rules and/or regulations

 

-Prepares case summaries, legal documents and reports for review, approval and signature of and/or use by section attorneys

 

-Maintains case calendars and case files

 

-Manually and/or electronically files legal documents with court on behalf of attorneys

 

-Responds to general inquiries

 

-Processes and tracks payments and wire transfers

 

-Tracks judgements, consent order, and related information for reporting purposes

 

-Performs other duties as assigned

 

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems () & Optional Deferred Compensation ()

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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24 mos. paid work exp. as paralegal/legal assistant.

-Or successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant.

-Or successful completion of 12 mos. of education from an accredited law school.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: Administrative support/services, Attention to detail, Verbal Communication, and Written Communication

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