Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1

Duties

• 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
• Aids 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
• Affirms, 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 attorneys
• Maintains case calendars and case files
• Manually and/or electronically files legal documents with court on behalf of attorneys
• Responds to general inquiries
• Processes and tracks payments and wire transfers
• Tracks judgments, consent order, and related information for reporting purposes

Qualifications

• 24 months of paid work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Successful completion of a certified program for paralegal or legal assistant
• Successful completion of 12 months of education from an accredited law school
• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above

Job Skills

• Administrative support/services
• Attention to detail
• Versatile communication

Agency Contact

Kelly Smith
kelly.smith@ohioago.gov

Pay

$25.72/hour - $31.31/hour

Schedule

Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm