Paralegal Contractor

The Ohio Environmental Council is hiring a Paralegal Contractor to support its Law Center and advocacy teams with essential administrative functions. Responsibilities include preparing legal filings, organizing documents, and drafting communications. The position offers up to 20 hours of work per week at $30 per hour. While ideal candidates are from Columbus/Central Ohio, remote candidates will also be considered. Experience as a paralegal and strong organizational skills are preferred.
Paralegal Contractor

The Ohio Environmental Council seeks a Paralegal Contractor ready to support the OEC Law Center and advocacy teams with administrative functions essential to the success of the OEC’s mission to protect the environment and health of all Ohio communities through legal and policy advocacy, decision-maker accountability, and civic engagement.

As the Paralegal Contractor, you will provide critical support to the OEC’s attorneys and policy advocates, including preparing filings, submitting testimony, organizing case documents, and drafting communications.

The Paralegal Contractor can expect up to twenty hours of work each week, directly coordinating their work with the OEC’s General Counsel. The OEC will pay $30 per hour.

Job Responsibilities

Finalize and submit filings for OEC attorneys for state and federal courts, as well as administrative venues like the Ohio Power Siting Board and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Organize case files and other digital documents
Draft legal correspondence
Develop case management systems for the OEC Law Center
Review dockets relevant to the OEC’s work and provide case updates and summaries
Proofread filings and other documents for grammar, style, and citations

Qualifications

Preferred experience of at least three years working as a paralegal or other administrative role supporting attorneys in a litigation setting
Mastery of word processing and other related software, including Microsoft Office products and Google Suite
A competent understanding of legal filing systems and how to independently navigate them
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Consistent time management, especially the ability to meet legal filing deadlines
A spirit of creativity and a willingness to develop solutions to the OEC Law Center’s project management needs
One to two years of proofreading and editing experience, especially in a legal setting

Compensation and benefits

This contract pays 30 per hour for up to twenty hours per week. As an independent contractor, you will be responsible for setting your own hours and schedule to complete the tasks assigned by the OEC Law Center. The full terms of the contract with the OEC will be outlined in the agreement signed between the selected contractor and the OEC.

Additional details

Ideal candidates live in Columbus/Central Ohio, but we will consider remote candidates as well.

About the OEC

The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) envisions a healthy, clean Ohio where our democracy empowers all communities to thrive in harmony with the environment.

The mission of the OEC is to protect the environment and health of all Ohio communities through legal and policy advocacy, decision-maker accountability, and civic engagement.

The OEC has an affiliated 501(c)(4) organization, the OEC Action Fund. For nearly 10 years, the OEC Action Fund has built the political power of Ohio’s environmental movement. Visit the OEC Action Fund’s website to learn more about our work.

The OEC seeks to hire staff and contractors that reflect the communities and perspectives that comprise Ohio. The OEC is an equal opportunity employer, and candidates of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the contract, your resume and references to OEC@theoec.org with “Contract Proposal – Paralegal Contractor” in the subject line. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis.