Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 (20044436) Hybrid

Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/or field work. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.

What we need:

Ohio EPA Legal Assistant

What we do:

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

What we need YOU to do:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest legal assistant in our legal department, working at our Central Office in Franklin County.

You're looking. We're hiring. Let's go.

As Ohio EPA's legal assistant, you will assist our attorneys to analyze and identify legal findings, independently writing legal memoranda to support findings, and assisting attorneys in defining and drafting potential issues in cases. You would research federal and state statutes, agency directives, policies, and procedures to aid in merit decisions regarding complex issues of law. Based on your research, you will prepare appropriate legal documents as needed, inserting required technical legal content. You will draft legal amendments and modifications to agreements and contracts to meet changing requirements or correct existing legal arrangements, as well as preparing necessary exhibits, attachments, and enclosures as necessary.

Additionally, you'll serve as the primary backup for journalizing and signing official agency documents, helping to prepare and respond to discovery requests and public records requests, as well. You will assist in processing public records requests and assist in processing trade secret requests. You will be expected to log and maintain the tracking of bankruptcy cases involving entities of interest to the agency and assist in indexing documents in the agency's eDoc system.

Let's review those main points.

• Assist attorneys in analyzing and identifying legal findings.

• Help prepare and respond to discovery requests.

• Create documents and assist in document indexing.

• Perform due diligence and document preparation for verified complaints.

• Assist in posting public notices.

• Serve as the primary backup for journalizing and signing official agency documents.

• Apply today, and let's talk!

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant; 2 yrs. exp. in legal research & writing.

• Or 24 mos. law school training.

• Or 36 mos. exp. as Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1, 63810.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal, Administrative Support Professional Skill: Customer Focus, Adaptability, and collaboration