Legal Secretary

The Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking a motivated and hard-working individual for a part-time position as a Legal Secretary within our Consumer section. This talented individual will provide secretarial support while working in a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical, administrative, and legal support tasks for attorneys and other office staff. This position will report to the Columbus, Ohio office daily. There is potential for a hybrid in-person/remote schedule after training and operational need is assessed.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs highly confidential legal secretarial work for office attorneys;

• Physically and electronically files briefs, motions, and other documents in state and federal court;

• Performs litigation support (e.g., preparation of exhibits, table of contents, table of authorities);

• From rough written or electronic instructions, produces typed copy of legal documents, confidential materials and correspondence (e.g., briefs, depositions, pleadings, letters, reports, tables, appendices, certificates of service) using Microsoft Office and other software applications;

• Proofreads and corrects all materials prior to review by attorneys;

• Composes or independently answers correspondence (i.e., correspondence of a routine nature which does not require interpretation of the policies or legal issues) to clients, staff, or general public;

• Schedules meetings/appointments;

• Scans and processes mail for the section;

• Answers main phone line within the section;

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Qualifications

6 months work experience performing legal secretary duties in a law firm or legal setting;

• Or completion of Associate's degree in secretarial/administrative professional science or closely related field from an accredited career school or community college;

• Or completion of Associate core coursework to qualify for a secretary/administrative assistant diploma/certificate or closely related field from an accredited career school or community college;

• Or completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in any related field;

• AND 1 course or 1 month experience in public relations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook);

• Working knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code and other relevant statutes and law;

• Familiarity with briefs or other pleadings prepared for administrative hearings and state and federal trial and appellate courts and the Ohio Supreme Court

• Experience electronically filing documents with the courts

Job skills:

Administrative support/services, attention to detail, confidentiality, time management, verbal communication, and written communication.

Supplemental Information

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in-person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media or through the use of search engines.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.