Legal Job In Uk 2024

1. Legal Secretary

The Charitable Law Section performs several functions including: regulating Ohio’s charitable sector; investigating suspected charitable solicitation fraud and misappropriation of charitable funds; protecting and overseeing the proper administration of charitable trusts and associated entities conducting business in Ohio; ensuring that organizations comply with common law fiduciary duties,

the Charitable Trust Act (R.C. § 109) and the Charitable Organizations Act (R.C. § 1716); and licensing and regulating charitable gaming (bingo) (R.C. § 2915). The Charitable Law Section has civil authority to pursue actions against individuals or organizations that violate applicable laws, however, on an as needed basis, individuals in the section may occasionally assist internal or external law enforcement entities with criminal matters.

Pay

• $21.14 – $25.66 an hour

Shift and schedule

Here’s how the job’s shift and schedule details align with your profile. Full-time

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What You’ll Do:

The Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking a motivated and hard-working individual for a Legal Secretary within our Charitable Law section. This talented individual will provide secretarial support while working in a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical, administrative and legal support tasks for attorneys and other office staff. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule.

There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E Broad St., Columbus, OH.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs highly confidential legal secretarial work for office attorneys;

• 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; and

• Answers main phone line within the section

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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

• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

6 months’ work experience performing legal secretary duties in a law firm or legal setting; 1 course or 1 month’s experience in public relations.

• Or completion of Associate’s degree in secretarial/administrative professional science or closely related field from an accredited career school or community college; 1 course or 1 month’s experience in public relations.

• Or completion of Associate core coursework to qualify for a secretary/administrative assistant diploma/certificate or closely related field from an accredited career school or community college; 1 course or 1 month’s experience in public relations.

• Or completion of Bachelor’s degree or higher in any related field; 1 course or 1 month’s experience in public relations.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook);

• Working knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code and other relevant statutes and law;

• Familiarity with briefs or other pleadings prepared for administrative hearings and state and federal trial and appellate courts and the Ohio Supreme Court

Job skills: administrative support/services, attention to detail, confidentiality, time management, verbal communication, and written communication
Supplemental Information

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#: 24-08-125

Background Check Info:

• Selected 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
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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.Show more.

2. Legal Fellow (2-year appointment)

This role will provide a wide range of support to the legal department of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nationwide Arena, including for matters related to contracts, intellectual property, data and privacy, nonprofits, liability, governmental filings, and human resources.

This two-year salaried appointment (full-time, at-will, benefit eligible) for a 2024 Law School graduate is intended to be a comprehensive, hands-on experience in which the fellow receives a first-hand look at how a professional sports team and entertainment venue functions, and the day-to-day issues and obstacles that must be navigated by in-house counsel.

Location

Columbus, OH

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Draft and review a variety of transactional agreements, including but not limited to corporate sponsorships, ticket sales and premium seating licenses, sweepstakes and contests rules, software and other service agreements, NDAs, publicity waivers, liability releases, etc.
• Assist with certain human resources and employment matters, including immigration and employment contracts.
• Support management of intellectual property portfolio of the Club, including registration and defense of trademarks, licensing, ownership and use of data, etc.
• Assist with charitable foundation work, including completing annual filings and supporting governance obligations.
• Secure necessary permits, licenses and registrations, including as required for federal, state, county and city compliance.
• Perform basic legal research and writing, including memoranda and briefing.
• Perform necessary administrative tasks including complying with filing guidelines and instructions, document retention and destruction, scheduling meetings, expense reporting, scanning/copying, etc.
• Education and/or Experience
• Law degree from an accredited university; Ohio Bar Exam preferred (exceptions will be made for strongest candidates); outstanding law school activity record: law review, appellate moot court and/or
• leadership positions within organizations or publications; experience in contract law, general business law, intellectual property or other related legal industries.
• Competencies
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values; understands importance of confidentiality.
• Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Qualifications
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer Skills
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.