Legal Secretary - Collections Enforcement section

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s 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 General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AGO#\: 26-09-130 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 job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.). The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s 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. The Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking a motivated and hard-working individual for a position as a Legal Secretary within our Collections Enforcement section. This talented individual will provide secretarial support while working in a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical, administrative and legal support tasks for attorneys and other office staff. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to the schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

• 6 months work experience performing legal secretary duties in a law firm or legal setting
• 1 course or 1 month experience in public relations
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code and other relevant statutes and law
• Familiarity with briefs or other pleadings prepared for administrative hearings and state and federal trial and appellate courts and the Ohio Supreme Court
• Experience electronically filing documents with the courts
• Job skills: administrative support/services, attention to detail, confidentiality, time management, verbal communication, and written communication

Responsibilities

• Performs highly confidential legal secretarial work for office attorneys
• Physically and electronically files briefs, motions and other documents in state and federal court
• Performs litigation support (e.g., preparation of exhibits, table of contents, table of authorities)
• From rough written or electronic instructions, produces typed copy of legal documents, confidential materials and correspondence (e.g., briefs, depositions, pleadings, letters, reports, tables, appendices, certificates of service) using Microsoft Office and other software applications
• Proofreads and corrects all materials prior to review by attorneys
• Composes or independently answers correspondence (i.e., correspondence of a routine nature which does not require interpretation of the policies or legal issues) to clients, staff or general public
• Schedules meetings/appointments
• Scans and processes mail for the section
• Answers main phone line within the section

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree