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Ohio Attorney General's Office · 6 days ago

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1- Workers Compensation

positionColumbus, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$24.97/hr - $30.40/hr
date2+ years exp

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 position in their Workers' Compensation section. This role involves providing paralegal support to attorneys, including research, document preparation, and case management.

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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

Paralegal experienceLegal researchDocument management softwareCase management softwareOrganizationAttention to detailVerbal communicationWritten communication

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
Administrative support/services
Attention to detail
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Organization

Company

Ohio Attorney General's Office

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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present, and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future.
dateFounded in 1846
location
Columbus, Ohio, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov

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Late Stage

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Jennifer Gates
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