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Job Description Summary:

This position provides high level paralegal support and project management competencies to attorneys within the Office of the General Counsel, including but not limited to: review of subpoenas and coordinate document and witness production; collaborate with other departments to gather, analyze and produce information responsive and/or related to subpoenas, discovery requests, investigations and internal initiatives; provide day-to-day support to in-house counsel managing employment-related litigation, federal and state inquiries and proceedings, legal research, employment matters, and internal compliance initiatives; prepare summaries of factual findings, legal research, and/or sequential and chronological events for attorney; responsible for all aspects of legal case management, including maintenance of employment related files; communicate with personnel at state and federal agencies regarding administrative proceedings; drafting of correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents under the supervision of an attorney; screen incoming calls and correspondence and respond independently when possible and coordinate with attorney when appropriate; manage and coordinate litigation hold notices related to employment claims; assist with data collection related to e-discovery for employment matters; create/maintain corporate and legal forms, documents, reports and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office programs; assist in creation of presentations; update/maintain department databases (e. g. , contract, litigation and/or real estate), as appropriate; preparation of contracts, corporate documents, reports and materials approved by the department; management of various projects, as determined appropriate and assigned; organize documents and assist with corporate transactions; serve as liaison between department attorneys and internal and external business and legal contacts; assist with preparation for meetings, as appropriate, including preparation of agendas and distribution of materials; maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials; and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree from ABA approved paralegal studies program, or a paralegal certificate is required and at least 3 years’ experience in a law firm, governmental or corporate legal department, or comparable office providing paralegal support to attorneys, with employment law and/or litigation. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Excellent communications skills (oral and written), including grammar and punctuation, and composition skills to compose business memos/correspondence, corporate documents, summaries, reports, and simple contracts. Excellent organization, interpersonal and customer service skills. Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Familiarity with litigation pleadings, corporate documents and subpoenas. Ability to manage time and tasks effectively, work independently and in a team environment. Strong ability to multi-task, exercise initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills, multi-tasking, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and use of collaborative solutions in handling issues or tasks. High level of professionalism, confidence and integrity, with the ability to build relationships and interface successfully cross departmentally and with outside counsel and agencies.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Legal

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment