Paralegal

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support the Office of the General Counsel. The role involves legal research, managing records, and assisting with contracts and compliance while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include correspondence management, scheduling, project coordination, and office operations support to ensure efficient delivery of legal services.

Qualifications

• ABA-approved paralegal program or related Bachelor's degree with 3 years legal experience.
• Legal research and the preparation of contracts and correspondence.
• Experience supporting counsel and managing confidential documents.

Responsibilities

• Correspondence management: prepares, edits, proofs, and finalizes confidential documents.
• Office support to ensure efficient operation of the Office of the General Counsel.
• Legal research and assistance in preparing legal documents and contracts.
• Project coordination to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Record maintenance of office files and databases.
• Process improvement to streamline office procedures.
• Scheduling support for meetings, travel, and conferences.
• Meeting preparation and distribution of materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizing and planning

Legal research

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Bachelor's degree + 3 years legal experience

Job description

Agency Contact Name and Information : Office of Human Resources - [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 14, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Ohio Judicial Center 65 South Front Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $90,000 - $94,000

Schedule

Full-time

Union : N/A

Primary Job Skill

Administrative Support/Services

Technical Skills : Administrative support/services

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning

Agency Overview

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of Paralegal in the Office of the General Counsel. The Paralegal supports the Office of the General Counsel by providing legal, administrative, and operational assistance. This role conducts legal research, manages legal documents and records, supports contract and compliance activities, and helps ensure the efficient delivery of legal services while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Job Description

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Correspondence Management: Prepares, edits, proofreads, and finalizes confidential correspondence, memoranda, reports, and documents on various topics, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to standards.
• Office Support: Provides administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient functioning of the Office of the General Counsel.
• Legal Research: Performs legal research and assists in the preparation of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Project Coordination: Organizes and coordinates project deadlines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. May handle special projects.
• Record Maintenance: Maintains office records, files, and databases, organizing information for easy access and retrieval.
• Process Improvement: Helps implement systems to streamline office processes.
• Scheduling Support: Assists in scheduling meetings, conference rooms, travel, meals, and conference calls.
• Meeting Preparation: Prepares and distributes meeting materials.

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

What we’re looking for:

Certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal education program preferred or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3 years legal experience.

Supplemental Information

The salary range, which is commensurate with experience, is $90,000.00 - $94,000.00.

At-Will Employment
The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapon and violence-free, work environment.

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

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.