Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 (PN 20077736) at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Research, Legal Terminology, Legal Issue Recognition, Case & Statutory Interpretation, Legal Analysis, Law, State & Federal Laws & Rules, Court Filing Procedures, Legal Communication, Rules of Evidence, Office Equipment Use, BWC Software, Workers’ Compensation Databases, Computer Systems, Data Gathering, Handling Inquiries

Industry

Government Administration

Description

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. What You’ll Be Doing: Working with settlement attorneys to administer the "intent to settle," process. Assisting with processing of administrative settlements. Reviewing Workers' Compensation claims. Coordinating matters/issues with the Ohio Attorney General's office and external attorneys. Updating Sharepoint database and settlement workbooks. Assisting with general office duties related to the Director of the unit. Assisting with general Medicare duties related to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and SCHIP Extension act. To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate: Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant. -Or 12 mos. law school training. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Attorney/Legal Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of legislative/administrative rule processes*; legal research; legal terminology; legal issue recognition; case & statutory interpretation; legal analysis; law; state &/or federal laws & rules applicable to assigned department*; court filing procedures; legal communication; rules of evidence; Sub. HB27*; IC*; AG*. Skill in use of office equipment (e.g. photocopiers, personal computers)*; BWC software*; workers’ compensation databases & computer systems*. Ability to use proper research methods in gathering data; deal with many variables & determine recommended specific course of action; prepare legal/procedural materials & related information for review, approval & signature &/or use attorney; handle sensitive & routine inquiries from & contacts with public, legal personnel & business officials. (*) Developed after employment.

Responsibilities

The role involves working with settlement attorneys to administer the 'intent to settle' process and assisting with processing administrative settlements. Responsibilities also include reviewing Workers' Compensation claims and coordinating matters with the Ohio Attorney General's office and external attorneys.