State of Ohio · 5 hours ago
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 (PN 20077736)
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe State of Ohio is a dynamic organization that promotes a culture of safety and quality care for injured workers. They are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to assist with processing Workers' Compensation claims, coordinate with the Attorney General's office, and support administrative tasks within the unit.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Working with settlement attorneys to administer the "intent to settle," process
Assisting with processing of administrative settlements
Reviewing Workers' Compensation claims
Coordinating matters/issues with the Ohio Attorney General's office and external attorneys
Updating Sharepoint database and settlement workbooks
Assisting with general office duties related to the Director of the unit
Assisting with general Medicare duties related to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and SCHIP Extension act
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant
12 mos. law school training
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification for Employment noted above
Knowledge of legislative/administrative rule processes; legal research; legal terminology; legal issue recognition; case & statutory interpretation; legal analysis; law; state &/or federal laws & rules applicable to assigned department; court filing procedures; legal communication; rules of evidence; Sub. HB27; IC; AG
Skill in use of office equipment (e.g. photocopiers, personal computers); BWC software; workers' compensation databases & computer systems
Ability to use proper research methods in gathering data; deal with many variables & determine recommended specific course of action; prepare legal/procedural materials & related information for review, approval & signature &/or use attorney; handle sensitive & routine inquiries from & contacts with public, legal personnel & business officials
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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