Ohio BWC (official) · 12 hours ago
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 (PN 20077736)
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.93/hr - $21.93/hr
1+ years expOhio BWC is a state agency that promotes workplace safety and provides insurance for workplace injuries. They are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to assist with the administration of settlement processes, review Workers' Compensation claims, and coordinate with legal personnel.
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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
Or 12 mos. law school training
Or 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
Company
Ohio BWC (official)
BWC helps thousands of injured workers and their employers each year by providing support, resources, and services to ensure workplace safety and recovery.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Logue
BWC Administrator / CEO
Shawn Crosby MBA, CPM, OWCG, Prosci® CMP
Chief Operating Officer
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