ParalegalLegal Assistant 1- Workers Compensation
ParalegalLegal Assistant 1- Workers Compensation
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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.
The Ohio Attorney Generals Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Workers Compensation section. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys needed with cases. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule and will be 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.
-PerformsInternetandothercomputer-assistedsearchesforinformationanddocuments
-Assistsinthepreparationandpresentationofcasesinlitigationincludingdocumentreviewverificationandorganization
-Helpsprepareand respondtodiscoveryrequests andpublic recordsrequests
-Contacts opposing counsel or court/board personnel as may be necessary to assist in case preparation and presentationofcases
-Assesseslogsandindexesincomingandoutgoingelectronicandpaperdocumentproductions
-Uses document management software toprepare legalcorrespondence; uses casemanagement software
-Draftslegalbriefsandmemorandacontractspleadingsmotionsaffidavitslegislationrulesand/orregulations
-Prepares case summaries legal documents and reports for review approval and signature of and/or use by sectionattorneys
-Maintains case calendars and case files
-Manuallyand/orelectronicallyfileslegaldocumentswithcourtonbehalfofattorneys
-Respondstogeneralinquiries
-Processesandtrackspaymentsandwiretransfers
-Tracksjudgementsconsentorderandrelatedinformationforreportingpurposes
-Performsotherdutiesasassigned
The Attorney Generals Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups participate in online or in-person events discussing societys impact on our services and workplace and learn about different cultures and experiences.
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.
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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.
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 Communication and Written Communication
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 these and other capacities staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.
Employment Type
Full-Time
