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.
What you will do:
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.
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:
*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.
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 InformationApplication Process
To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application by September 13, 2026, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215 and attach or enclose all of the following
1. Complete application
2. Resume or CV
4. Cover letter
Only completed applications will be considered. In response to your application, this system will send you a confirmation email. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please do not duplicate your application and please, no phone inquiries.
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
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.
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
