State of Ohio · 6 days ago
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1- Workers Compensation
United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expThe Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Workers' Compensation section. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys needed with cases.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesGovernment
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 and/or 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 and/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
Processes and tracks payments and wire transfers
Tracks judgements, consent order, and related information for reporting purposes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
24 mos. paid work exp. as paralegal/legal assistant
Successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant
Successful completion of 12 mos. of education from an accredited law school
Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above
Job Skills: Administrative support/services, Attention to detail, Verbal Communication, and Written Communication
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)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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