Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1

BWC's core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC's seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

This is a repost. Previous applicants need to re-apply to be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:

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.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Major Worker Characteristics:

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.

(*) Developed after employment.