Job Description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations : Lazarus Government Center Lazarus Government Center Box 1049 Columbus 43216-1049

Organization : Environmental Protection Agency

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule : Full-time

Compensation : $22.02 - $27.84

Unposting Date : Jun 24, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills : Attorney/Legal, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills : Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer Focus

Agency Contact Name : Hollie Robinson

Agency Contact Information : Hollie.Robinson@epa.ohio.gov

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 (20044436) Hybrid

(240005SH)

Job Duties

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.

Qualifications

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 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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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. Skill in use of personal computer, typewriter, photocopier, video display terminal & other office equipment*. 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 by licensed attorney; handle sensitive & routine inquiries from & contacts with public, legal personnel, business officials &/or clients. (*)Developed after employment.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSTING.



EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts.

LOCATION: 50 W. Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215

DIVISION: Office of Legal Services

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

EEO Statement:

The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.

ADA statement:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Employee Services at 614-644-2100 prior to testing or interviewing.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Work from home, Home office,

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