Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 (PN 20077736)

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments.  Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state.  BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working with settlement attorneys to administer the "intent to settle," process.
• Assisting with processing of administrative settlements.
• Reviewing Workers' Compensation claims.
• Coordinating matters/issues with the Ohio Attorney General's office and external attorneys.
• Updating Sharepoint database and settlement workbooks.
• Assisting with general office duties related to the Director of the unit.
• Assisting with general Medicare duties related to the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, and SCHIP Extension act.

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:

Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal assistant. 

-Or 12 mos. law school training. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification for Employment noted above. 

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of legislative/administrative rule processes*; legal research; legal terminology; legal issue recognition; case & statutory interpretation; legal analysis; law; state &/or federal laws & rules applicable to assigned department*; court filing procedures; legal communication; rules of evidence; Sub. HB27*; IC*; AG*.
Skill in use of office equipment (e.g. photocopiers, personal computers)*; BWC software*; workers’ compensation databases & computer systems*.
Ability to use proper research methods in gathering data; deal with many variables & determine recommended specific course of action; prepare legal/procedural materials & related information for review, approval & signature &/or use attorney; handle sensitive & routine inquiries from & contacts with public, legal personnel & business officials.

(*) Developed after employment.