Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2
About The Position
The Office of Contracts and Acquisitions (OCA) is housed within the Office of Legal and Acquisition Services (OLAS) and has the expertise and authority for creating agreements and contracts and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for ODJFS. The mission of OCA is to meet and maintain the highest level of compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, policies, and procedures for acquisitions and contracting for ODJFS and to establish and maintain public trust and confidence in the stewardship of taxpayer funds. This position primarily will support OCA but also will provide general legal support for OLAS.
Requirements
- Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant.
- 2 yrs. exp. in Legal Research & Writing.
- 24 mos. Law School Training.
- 36 mos. exp. as Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1, 63810.
- Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential for this position, which includes regular communication with internal OCA staff, and program and support offices within ODJFS.
- Attention to detail is critical for accurately drafting and formatting agreements.
- Ability to use proper research methods to gather data.
- Ability to manage multiple variables and recommend a specific course of action.
- Strong organization skills, ability to work on several projects concurrently, and the ability to turn work around quickly is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, conduct legal assistance interviews with internal and external clients requesting specialized services in the development of acquisition or procurement documents related to goods and services.
- Prioritize workload queue, review and verify budgets and other agreement documentation, create and maintain files, work with ODJFS staff to develop deliverables and grant activities.
- Research federal and state statutes, agency directives, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific request.
- Determine the best legal format, template, and structure necessary to meet the client’s goals and objectives.
- Incorporate required technical legal content into contracts (e.g., fixed-priced, time-and-materials, cost reimbursement) and agreements (e.g., grants, interagency, interbranch).
- Draft amendments and modifications to contracts and agreements to address changing requirements or correct existing legal terms.
- Assist with managing litigation and other legal matters for the agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
