Legal - Paralegal - Remote

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1The 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. 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. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to the schedule based on training and operational needs. 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;Assesses, logs, and indexes incoming and outgoing electronic and paper document productions;Uses document management software to prepare legal correspondence;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;Manually and/or electronically files legal documents with court on behalf of attorneys;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! Medical CoverageQuality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.Dental, Vision and Basic Life InsuranceDental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.Employee Development FundsThe 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 BalancePaid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth/Adoption leaveOhio Public Employees Retirement SystemOPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. Visit the OPERS website for more information.Deferred CompensationThe 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.Proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteComprehensive 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.