Overview
Paralegal/legal assistant Jobs in Columbus, Ohio, USA at Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Position: Paralegal / legal assistant
Job Title:
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 – Capital Crimes Unit
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 position in our Criminal Justice Section, Capital Crimes Unit. This role provides paralegal support and assists attorneys with case-related tasks. The position offers a hybrid schedule, working both in-person at 30
E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio, and remotely, with potential schedule adjustments based on operational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Research federal and state statutes, judicial decisions, and legal sources to prepare responses to inquiries, complaints, and claims.
Conduct internet and computer-assisted searches for information and documents.
Assist in case preparation and litigation, including document review, verification, and organization.
Prepare and respond to discovery and public records requests; communicate with opposing counsel or court personnel as needed.
Manage incoming and outgoing electronic and paper document productions, including logging and indexing.
Use document management and case management software to prepare legal correspondence and documents.
Draft legal briefs, memoranda, contracts, pleadings, motions, affidavits, and regulatory materials.
Prepare case summaries, legal documents, and reports for attorney review and approval.
Maintain case calendars and files; file legal documents electronically or manually with courts.
Respond to general inquiries and process payments and wire transfers.
Track judgments, consent orders, and related information for reporting purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
24 months of paid work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Or successful completion of a certified paralegal or legal assistant program.
Or completion of 12 months of education from an accredited law school.
Or equivalent qualifications as noted above.
Job Skills
:
Administrative support/services
Attention to detail
Verbal and written communication
Application Details:
Contact:
Kelly Smith th
Unposting Date:
April 17, 2025, 11:59 PM
Location:
Columbus, Ohio, Franklin County, United States
Compensation: $23.89 – $29.09 per hour
Schedule:
Full-time, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Classification:
Classified, exempt from union
Primary Job Skill:
Administrative Support/Services
Technical Skills:
Administrative support/services
Professional Skills:
Attention to Detail, Verbal and Written Communication
About the Ohio Attorney General’s Office:
The office plays a vital role in Ohio’s legal and criminal justice systems, advocating for consumers and victims, assisting the criminal justice community, providing legal counsel, and enforcing laws, impacting tens of thousands of Ohioans annually.
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Title: Paralegal/legal assistant
Company: Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
