Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1
Columbus, Ohio
Employer: Ohio Department of Aging
Industry: Attorney/Legal
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
About Us:
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.
What You'll Do:
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Antitrust Section. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys as needed with cases. The position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location can either be Columbus or Cleveland.
The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Researching and analyzing statutes, legislation, preparation for depositions, and trials
-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
What's in it for you:
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
Qualifications
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.
Please attach a resume and cover letter when applying to this posting
Job Skills: Administrative support/services, attention to detail, verbal communication, written communication
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.
What You'll Do:
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Antitrust Section. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys as needed with cases. The position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location can either be Columbus or Cleveland.
The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Researching and analyzing statutes, legislation, preparation for depositions, and trials
-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
What's in it for you:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Qualifications
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.
Please attach a resume and cover letter when applying to this posting
Job Skills: Administrative support/services, attention to detail, verbal communication, written communication
Created: 2024-04-19
Reference: 240003W2
Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Columbus
ZIP: 43026
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