Legal Secretary-AG
Attorney General
- Franklin County, OH Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
-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 sectionThe 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 ! 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 premiums are free after completed
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
- 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.
- 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
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the