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Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 - Collections Enforcement section

State of Ohio

Toledo, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Procedures, Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Detail Oriented, Documentation Review, Federal Laws and Regulations, Legal, Legal Briefs, Legal Document Management Software, Legal Documents, Legal Reports, Litigation, Paralegal, Prepare Correspondence, Presentation/Verbal Skills, State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
Toledo, OH
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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

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