Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Criminal Justice Section of the Ohio Attorney General’s office consists of three units that represent the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Department of Youth Services and its employees in suits brought by inmate and youths in Ohio’s correctional systems. The Corrections Unit represents the state in civil suits brought by inmates against those departments and employees. The Habeas Corpus Unit represents the state in both state and federal court in habeas corpus actions brought by inmates not on death row. The Capital Crimes Unit represents the state in habeas corpus actions by inmates sentenced to death. The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Criminal Justice Section, Capital Crimes Unit. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys as needed with cases. The position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus Ohio.

Requirements

• 24 mos. paid work exp. 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 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; uses case management software
• Drafts legal briefs and memoranda, contracts, pleadings, motions, affidavits, legislation, rules and/or regulations
• 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
• Processes and tracks payments and wire transfers
• Tracks judgements, consent order, and related information for reporting purposes
• 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