Paralegal (4815-31)
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Job Summary
- Provide support and take direction from attorneys in a variety of matters related to litigation public records requests tax foreclosures tax appeals contracts and legal opinions.
- Log and organize cases; maintain case schedules; format file and serve pleadings in various courts.
- Receive log and maintain correspondence on public records requests to the office; assist in locating reviewing redacting and producing relevant records including videos and/or other documents reflecting disturbing images with a high degree of accuracy and sensitivity to subject matter.
- Take on special projects to help attorneys sort and analyze large volumes of evidence or documents.
- Assist with deposition and trial preparation.
- Work with assistant prosecuting attorneys to prepare a variety of court documents such as entries motions objections and notices that are filed with the Hamilton County Municipal Court and Court of Common Pleas the First District Court of Appeals the Ohio Supreme Court and the federal courts.
- Work with assistant prosecuting attorneys with scheduling to ensure that filing and other deadlines are met.
- Answer phone calls from attorneys and other legal professionals.
- Perform all other duties assigned delegated or required by supervisor or the Prosecuting Attorney.
- Professionalism and confidentiality are essential and a background check is required.
- Associates degree paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience.
- One year of office/administrative experience; some legal experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks.
- Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable attendance.
- Effective time management skills.
- Highly organized detail oriented and quick learning ability when new tasks are assigned.
- Flexible and motivated.
- Strong computer skills and comfortable learning and navigating new and different data systems including Matrix case management system multiple court e-filing systems and video and audio redaction tools.
- Full-time role; paid bi-weekly; paid vacation sick time two annual personal days.
- ComprehensiveBenefits Package: Medical HRA Dental Vision Employer-Paid Life Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Wellness Incentives Employee Assistance Plan.
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System which includes a 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution.
About Company
Welcome to Hamilton County, Ohio – the home county of the Greater Cincinnati region. Like our namesake, Alexander Hamilton, we have a feisty spirit that has helped leave our indelible mark on America. You’ll see our strong Midwestern values- tough, hardworking, and polite- in the pe ... View more