Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 (PN 20077736) (260000U4)
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 (PN 20077736)
(260000U4)
Organization: Workers' Compensation
Agency Contact Name and Information: BWC Human Resources, ...
Unposting Date: Feb 16, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: William Green Building 30 West Spring Street Columbus 43215-2256
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $21.93/Hr.
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal, Claims Examination, Administrative support/services
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.
For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.
Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.
Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.
Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.
Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.
What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:
BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.
If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!
Job Duties
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.
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
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.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant 1 (PN 20077736)
(260000U4)
Organization: Workers' Compensation
Agency Contact Name and Information: BWC Human Resources, ...
Unposting Date: Feb 16, 2026, 9:59:00 PM
Work Location: William Green Building 30 West Spring Street Columbus 43215-2256
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $21.93/Hr.
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal, Claims Examination, Administrative support/services
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.
For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.
Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.
Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.
Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.
Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.
What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:
BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.
If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!
Job Duties
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.
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
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.
Job ID: 509425760
Originally Posted on: 2/9/2026
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