ParalegalLegal Assistant 1
ParalegalLegal Assistant 1
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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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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.
The Criminal Justice Section of the Ohio Attorney Generals office consists of three units that represent the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Department of Youth Services and its employees in suits brought by inmate and youths in Ohios correctional systems. The Corrections Unit represents the state in civil suits brought by inmates against those departments and employees. The Habeas Corpus Unit represents the state in both state and federal court in habeas corpus actions brought by inmates not on death row. The Capital Crimes Unit represents the state in habeas corpus actions by inmates sentenced to death.
The Ohio Attorney Generals Office is currently seeking an organized and detailoriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Criminal Justice
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 computerassisted 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 requestsContacts 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
The Ohio Attorney Generals Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohios past and present and the work it does today helps chart the states 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.
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 and written communication
The Attorney Generals Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences.We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or inperson events to learn about the experiences of others.
Employees of the Attorney Generals Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
The Attorney Generals Office may fill additional similar positions as a result of this posting.
The Ohio Attorney Generals Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AGO#: 250464
Background Check Info:
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
In addition an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and jobrelated information through social media
(Facebook LinkedIn Twitter etc. or through the use of search engines (Google Bing etc..
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
