Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1- Workers Compensation

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Cleveland, OH

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Workers' Compensation section in our Columbus and Cleveland headquarter locations. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys needed with cases. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule and will be headquartered in our Columbus office. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs.

Requirements

24 mos. paid work exp. as paralegal/legal assistant.
Or successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant.
Or successful completion of 12 mos. of education from an accredited law school.
Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Administrative support/services
Attention to detail
Verbal Communication
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