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Legal Secretary-AG
(2400046T)
About Us:
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.
What You'll Do:
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a motivated and hard-working individual for a Legal Secretary position in our Court of Claims Section, Columbus office. The talented individual will provide secretarial support while working in a collaborative team environment. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquartered locations is 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio.
The successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical, administrative and legal support tasks for attorneys and other office staff. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Court of Claims Defense (COCD) Section defends cases filed against the State of Ohio in the Ohio Court of Claims, and briefs and argues appeals of those cases in the 10th District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. COCD cases involve a wide variety of claims, including premises liability, construction, intentional tort, negligence, medical malpractice, property loss or damage, employment discrimination, breach of contract, defamation, personal injury, wrongful death and wrongful imprisonment.
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
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Employee Development Funds
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
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.
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.
AGO#: 24-04-066
Background Check InformationSelected 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
(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).
Full Time
$60k-77k (estimate)
04/25/2024
05/08/2024