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The Village Network · 10 hours ago

Paralegal

Columbus - Columbus, OH 43203

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Village Network has been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical, and emotional health of children and families since 1946. They are seeking an MCE Paralegal to assist the MCE Attorney in child welfare-related legal work, including clerical support, legal research, document preparation, and trial preparation.

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Responsibilities

Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, routine complaints and motions, and other documents for the MCE Attorney

File motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures

Schedule meetings, case reviews, and interviews of caseworkers and other professionals involved in the child welfare cases assigned to the MCE

Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files which include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items

Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings

Maintains a case log to ensure that motions, complaints, and other court documents are filed timely and in accordance with child welfare legal statutes

Assists in ensuring that legal service is complete

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Paralegal studiesFamily law experienceChild welfare experienceOSBA Certified ParalegalLegal researchMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelCultural competenceOnline case record systemValid Ohio Driver’s LicenseCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

Associates degree in paralegal studies plus three (3) years' experience; Bachelor's degree and/or certification as a OSBA Certified Paralegal highly preferred

Experience in family law, child welfare, and juvenile law strongly preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and time management skills

Be culturally competent; ability to work respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages and appearances in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each

Ability to use a computer, proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and an online case record system. Familiarity with SACWIS preferred

Valid Ohio Driver's License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance

Benefits

Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills.

Great benefits, competitive salaries, and up to 192 hours (24 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.

TVN paid out a 6% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this fiscal year and has a 12-year history of providing annual bonus and PTO buybacks!

TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!

Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.