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The Criminal Justice Section of the Ohio Attorney General's office consists of  three units that represent the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and  Department of Youth Services and its employees in suits brought by inmate and  youths in Ohio's correctional systems. The Corrections Unit represents the  state in civil suits brought by inmates against those departments and employees.  The Habeas Corpus Unit represents the state in both state and federal court in  habeas corpus actions brought by inmates not on death row. The Capital Crimes  Unit represents the state in habeas corpus actions by inmates sentenced to  death. 
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 for our Criminal Justice  Section, Capital Crimes Unit. This position provides paralegal support and  assists attorneys as needed with cases. The position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on  training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St.,  Columbus Ohio. 
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 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; 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 judgements, consent order, and related information for reporting purposes
-    Performs other duties as assigned

24 mos. paid work exp. 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