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State of Ohio · 1 day ago

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County, United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County, United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County, United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The State of Ohio's Attorney General's Office is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 for their Collections Enforcement section. This role involves providing paralegal support to attorneys, assisting in case preparation, and conducting legal research to aid in the collection of outstanding debts owed to the State of Ohio.

GovernmentOffice Administration

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

Qualification

Legal researchDocument management softwareCase management softwareParalegal studiesAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

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