State of Ohio · 13 hours ago
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2
United States of America-OHIO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24.16/hr - $30.55/hr
2+ years expThe Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through various programs. This position primarily supports the Office of Contracts and Acquisitions, conducting legal assistance interviews and managing legal documentation related to acquisitions and contracts.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, conduct legal assistance interviews with internal and external clients requesting specialized services in the development of acquisition or procurement documents related to goods and services
Prioritize workload queue, review and verify budgets and other agreement documentation, create and maintain files, work with ODJFS staff to develop deliverables and grant activities
Research federal and state statutes, agency directives, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific request
Determine the best legal format, template, and structure necessary to meet the client’s goals and objectives
Incorporate required technical legal content into contracts (e.g., fixed-priced, time-and-materials, cost reimbursement) and agreements (e.g., grants, interagency, interbranch)
Draft amendments and modifications to contracts and agreements to address changing requirements or correct existing legal terms
Assist with managing litigation and other legal matters for the agency
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant
2 yrs. exp. in Legal Research & Writing
24 mos. Law School Training
36 mos. exp. as Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1, 63810
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above
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
Recent News
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