HYBRID Work - Legal Assistant (Admin Staff)

The Legal Office is looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant who will:

• Provide legal assistance to three (3) to four (4) attorneys in the Legal Department, working on a variety of issues including government contracts, affordable housing programs, loan closings, public records, open meetings & administrative rules.
• Exhibit attention to detail & courteous customer service to excel in a collaborative environment & provide proactive support to the legal team.
• Assist attorneys in tracking, processing, drafting & negotiating affordable housing programs contracts & agreements.
• Utilize proficiency in computer programs & software including Westlaw/Lexis & Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Legal Assistant position description .

HYBRID Work: Employees in this position are eligible for OHFA's Teleworking Policy unless operational needs require otherwise . Currently, employees participating in teleworking are required to come into OHFA's offices two (2) days a week & may work from an alternative work location three (3) days per week. OHFA's offices are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.

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 Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• 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 ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio 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.

Qualifications

The Legal Office is seeking a Legal Assistant with the following work experience, education & training:

• More than four (4) years of experience as a legal assistant in government or private practice

Necessary Job Skills: Real Estate, Clerical & Data Entry, Law, Operational & Administrative Support, Records Management, Confidentiality, Flexibility, Organizing & Planning, Time Management, Written Communication