Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 - Collections Enforcement section

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 position in the Collections Enforcement Section. The successful candidate will provide paralegal support to and assist the litigation staff as needed with cases and investigations. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to the schedule based on training and operational needs. The position will be headquartered in any of our offices around the state of Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, or Boardman.

Requirements

• 24 months paid work experience as paralegal/legal assistant
• Successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant
• Successful completion of 12 mos. of education from an accredited law school
• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above
• administrative support/services
• attention to detail
• verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs Internet and other computer-assisted searches for information and documents
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of cases in litigation, including comprehensive document review, verification, and organization
• Helps prepare and respond to discovery requests and public records requests
• Contacts opposing counsel or court/board personnel as may be necessary to assist in case preparation and presentation of cases
• Assesses, logs, and indexes incoming and outgoing electronic and paper document productions
• Uses document management software to prepare legal correspondence
• Drafts legal briefs and memoranda, pleadings, motions, and affidavits
• Prepares case summaries, legal documents, and reports for review, approval, and signature of and/or use by section attorneys
• Maintains case calendars and case files
• Manually and/or electronically files legal documents with court on behalf of attorneys
• Responds to general inquiries
• Performs other duties as assigned

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree