ParalegalLegal Assistant 1- Executive Agencies

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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.

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.

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.

Job Skills: Administrative support/services Attention to detail Verbal Communication 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 in-person 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.

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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 job-related information through social media

(Facebook LinkedIn Twitter etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google Bing etc.).

The Ohio Attorney Generals Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Executive Agencies 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

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)