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Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1
(210006QR)The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal
Assistant 1 position in our Consumer Protection Section, Columbus office. This position provides paralegal support to and
assists attorneys as needed with cases. 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
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
- 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 and/or use by section
- 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
Requisition #: 21-09-130
Successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant.
- Or successful completion of 12 months of education from an accredited law school.
- Or 24 months paid work exp. as paralegal/legal assistant.
- Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010 (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access); and
A 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.
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media
(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).
Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be
eligible for consideration.
The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
Remote working:
This position will primarily be designated for remote working. There may be in person requirements for training and operational needs. The headquarter location is Columbus.
