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Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented candidate for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 in our Court of Claims section. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys as needed with cases. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule and is 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 Why Work for the State of Ohio 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. 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) Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Critical thinking, Collaboration, Attention to detail, Verbal Communication and Written Communication
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented candidate for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 in our Court of Claims section. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys as needed with cases. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule and is 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 Why Work for the State of Ohio 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. 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) Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Critical thinking, Collaboration, Attention to detail, Verbal Communication and Written Communication