Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1

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. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 position in the Health Care Fraud Section. The successful candidate will provide paralegal support to and assist the staff attorneys as needed with cases and investigations. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to the schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 comprehensive 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;
• Maintains EAGO docket;
• Drafts legal briefs and memoranda, pleadings, motions, and affidavits;
• Prepares case summaries, legal documents, and reports for review, approval, and signature of and/or use by section attorneys;
• Reviews extensive construction-related documents;
• Assists in settlement negotiations;
• Maintains case calendars and case files;
• Manually and/or electronically files legal documents with court on behalf of attorneys;
• Responds to general inquiries; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Successful completion of a certification program for paralegal or legal assistant.

• OR successful completion of 12 months of education from an accredited law school.
• OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Comprehensive understanding of the office's document management system, iManage (or a similar document management system) and the ability to use that system proficiently and effectively (skill may be obtained after employment).
• Experience with computer aided legal research, preferably Westlaw.