Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2
Northcoast Behavioral HealthcareColumbus, Ohio, United States
Posted March 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through various programs.
Job Description
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant 2 to support the Office of Contracts and Acquisitions (OCA) and the Office of Legal and Acquisition Services (OLAS). The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple variables and recommend a specific course of action.
Requirements
- Conduct legal assistance interviews with internal and external clients
- Prioritize workload queue, review and verify budgets and other agreement documentation
- Create and maintain files, work with ODJFS staff to develop deliverables and grant activities
- Research federal and state statutes, agency directives, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific request
- Determine the best legal format, template, and structure necessary to meet the client's goals and objectives
- Incorporate required technical legal content into contracts and agreements
- Draft amendments and modifications to contracts and agreements
- Assist with managing litigation and other legal matters for the agency
Benefits
- 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
- Public Retirement Systems and Optional Deferred Compensation
