Role OverviewThe Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking a motivated and hard-working individual for a position as a Legal Secretary within our Employment Law 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 work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule.
What You Will Do
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;
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Attorney General's Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.
Requirements
- 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.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Benefits
- 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)
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