Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 (PN 20077736)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Columbus, OH

5h • Onsite

About The Position

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Working with settlement attorneys to administer the "intent to settle," process.
Assisting with processing of administrative settlements.
Reviewing Workers' Compensation claims.
Coordinating matters/issues with the Ohio Attorney General's office and external attorneys.
Updating Sharepoint database and settlement workbooks.
Assisting with general office duties related to the Director of the unit.
Assisting with general Medicare duties related to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and SCHIP Extension act.

Requirements

• Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant.
• Or 12 mos. law school training.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification for Employment noted above.
• Knowledge of legislative/administrative rule processes
• legal research
• legal terminology
• legal issue recognition
• case & statutory interpretation
• legal analysis
• law
• state &/or federal laws & rules applicable to assigned department
• court filing procedures
• legal communication
• rules of evidence
• Sub. HB27
• IC
• AG
• Skill in use of office equipment (e.g. photocopiers, personal computers)
• BWC software
• workers’ compensation databases & computer systems.
• Ability to use proper research methods in gathering data
• deal with many variables & determine recommended specific course of action
• prepare legal/procedural materials & related information for review, approval & signature &/or use attorney
• handle sensitive and routine inquiries from & contacts with public, legal personnel & business officials.

Responsibilities

• Working with settlement attorneys to administer the "intent to settle," process.
• Assisting with processing of administrative settlements.
• Reviewing Workers' Compensation claims.
• Coordinating matters/issues with the Ohio Attorney General's office and external attorneys.
• Updating Sharepoint database and settlement workbooks.
• Assisting with general office duties related to the Director of the unit.
• Assisting with general Medicare duties related to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and SCHIP Extension act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed