Paralegal

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Columbus, OH

145d • Onsite

About The Position

The MCE Paralegal will assist the MCE Attorney in the completion of child welfare related legal work. This will include providing clerical support, legal research, document preparation, interviewing and scheduling of witnesses and caseworkers, and trial preparation.

Requirements

• Associates degree in paralegal studies plus three (3) years’ experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Be culturally competent; ability to work respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages and appearances in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each.
• Ability to use a computer, proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and an online case record system.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or certification as a OSBA Certified Paralegal highly preferred
• Experience in family law, child welfare, and juvenile law strongly preferred
• Familiarity with SACWIS preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, routine complaints and motions, and other documents for the MCE Attorney
• File motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
• Schedule meetings, case reviews, and interviews of caseworkers and other professionals involved in the child welfare cases assigned to the MCE
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files which include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings
• Maintains a case log to ensure that motions, complaints, and other court documents are filed timely and in accordance with child welfare legal statutes
• Assists in ensuring that legal service is complete
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills.
• Get help earning an advanced degree or get the supervision necessary to earn your independent licensure.
• Great benefits
• competitive salaries
• up to 192 hours (24 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• TVN paid out a 6% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this fiscal year and has a 12-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!
• TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!

What This Job Offers

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