Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2
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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 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.
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.
You will provide paralegal clerical and administrative support as an integral member of the Appeals and Post-conviction (APC) Department team. APC includes a team of 13 attorneys who collectively provide representation in a wide range of proceedings occurring after a client has been convicted of one or more non-capital crimes. APC represents clients in state and federal courts on emerging criminal legal issues and regularly accepts appointments for client representation from courts across the state in appeal and post-conviction matters. Many of our clients are incarcerated throughout Ohio in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
You will join a three-person APC Core Support team under the leadership of the Departments Program Administrator and work closely with that team as well as the Departments 13 attorneys. We are seeking a collaborative organized and motivated candidate. You will prepare review and edit various legal documents including briefs and other pleadings for trial and appellate cases in all state and federal courts.
Your job duties will include but are not limited to:
Prepare or assist in preparing briefs and other pleadings for appellate cases for filing in all state and federal courts
Transcribe format type and proof documents requiring use of legal terminology
Proofread final written material for completeness and accuracy
Compile and produce appendix materials for briefs according to various court rules
File legal documents electronically and/or manually in federal state and local courts
Conduct research using legal research tools computer applications and online databases
Monitor and maintain several Excel spreadsheets containing deadlines; local rules of courts filing requirements; and confidential attorney credentials
Prepare legal correspondence from attorneys to prosecutors courts court personnel defense attorneys and clients
Schedule telephone calls visits and videoconferences to various institutions and prisons
Act as liaison between attorneys courts and Department of Rehabilitation and Correction institutions
Screen calls and visitors for attorneys and other personnel and convey messages
Assist in maintaining office computer case management/docketing system (e.g. enter data into computer use docketing program to print and produce reports).
Maintain calendar of appointments for attorneys and keeps staff abreast of hearings and court filing deadlines
Make travel arrangements and related logistical support for attorneys
Scan sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
Attend team and department meetings and contribute to initiatives and projects
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 position is assigned to the State of Ohios E1 Pay Schedule Pay Range 29 presented below in table format. Starting pay will be at Step 1 unless required by contract/legislation; Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for higher starting pay. Our steps give a standard path for earnings growth: you move to the next step after six months and annually thereafter. We typically have fiscal year Cost of Living Adjustments as well.
FY25 Pay Range
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Hourly
$23.12
$23.79
$24.66
$25.61
$26.72
$27.96
$29.23
Annual
$48090
$49483
$51293
$53269
$55578
$58157
$60798
The Office of the Ohio Public Defender complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact us at or .
Intentional omission of relevant information falsification or misrepresentation of information on the application will disqualify the applicant. In addition such intentional acts are grounds for immediate termination of an employee.
The final candidate tentatively selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
Our Mission:Advocating. Fighting. Helping.
Our Vision:A Fair Justice System.
Our Values:Compassion. Dignity. Equity. Integrity. Service. Community.
We are committed to building a work environment where all team members have a voice and can embrace our differences to innovate service to the public in our pursuit of fairness and justice for all people.
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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant; 2 yrs. exp. in legal research & writing.
-Or 24 mos. law school training.
-Or 36 mos. exp. as Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 63810.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal
Employment Type
Full-Time
