Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 for our Collections Enforcement section. The Collections Enforcement Section is responsible for collecting outstanding debt owed to the State of Ohio for state agencies, institutions, boards, commissions, public university and hospitals, and local government entities . The Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 provides paralegal support assist attorneys needed with cases. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this 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

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s core program in paralegal studies or related field and successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant and 48 months experience in legal research and writing.
• Or Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s core program in paralegal studies or related field and successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant and 48 months experience. as Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1, 63810.
• Or successful completion of 24 months of education from an accredited law school.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Job Skills: administrative support, attention to detail, verbal communication, and written communication

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with discovery and the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience with matters involving collections, creditors' rights, bankruptcy, foreclosures, lien payoff requests, mistaken identity issues, Findings for Recovery, and Medicaid Estate Recovery

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/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 an/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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree