Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 - Collections Enforcement section

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 position in the Collections Enforcement Section. The successful candidate will provide paralegal support to and assist the litigation staff 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 position will be headquartered in any of our offices around the state of Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, or Boardman.

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;
• 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;
• 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.

24 months paid work experience as paralegal/legal assistant;

• Or successful completion of certificated program for paralegal or legal assistant;
• Or successful completion of 12 mos. of education from an accredited law school;
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: administrative support/services, attention to detail, verbal and written communication