Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 Job at Ohio Department of Commerce, Columbus, OH

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  • Ohio Department of Commerce
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

The Criminal Justice Section of the Ohio Attorney General's office represents the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Department of Youth Services and its employees in suits brought by inmate and youths in Ohio's correctional systems. The Habeas Corpus Unit represents the state in both state and federal court in habeas corpus actions brought by inmates not on death row, and the Capital Crimes Unit, which represents the state in habeas corpus actions by inmates sentenced to death. The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 for our Criminal Justice- Habeas Corpus Unit Section. This position provides paralegal support and assists attorneys as needed with cases. The position will work a hybrid in person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus Ohio.

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/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 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; uses case management software

Drafts legal briefs and memoranda, contracts, pleadings, motions, affidavits, legislation, rules and/or regulations

-Prepares case summaries, legal documents and reports for review, approval and signature of an/or use by section attorneys

-Maintains case calendars and case files

-Manually and/or electronically files legal documents with court on behalf of attorneys

-Responds to general inquiries

-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
  • 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

Associate's degree OR Bachelor's core program in paralegal studies or related field AND successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant AND 48 mos. exp. in legal research & writing.

-Or Associate's degree OR Bachelor's core program in paralegal studies or related field AND successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant AND 48 mos. exp. as Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1, 63810.

-Or successful completion of 24 mos. of education from an accredited law school.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: Administrative Support, Attention to detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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