Legal Assistant

Are you a Paralegal or Legal Assistant who wants to work for an organization where you can make a difference?

APSI (Advocacy & Protective Services, Inc.) is a statewide, private, non-profit agency dedicated to protecting the rights of Ohioans with developmental disabilities. We advocate for the people we serve by helping to make their desires and needs known, especially when they cannot speak for themselves or if they have no other advocate. We do this by providing a full array of guardianship and protective services to individuals age 18 or older.

APSI specializes in serving individuals with the highest level of needs, primarily through person only guardianship. As a guardian to an individual, APSI has the authority to make decisions of a personal nature on behalf of the individual (and relating to the individual only, not their estate) including medical and dental treatment, adverse interventions & strategies, work, residential placement and quality of life decisions.

Position Insights:

The Legal Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Operations. This position does not provide direct services; provides support in achieving the day-to-day operations of the agency; coordinates with courts and APSI’s attorney on legal matters; supports program representatives with routine and time-sensitive situations related to legal proceedings for persons served by APSI; provides support to ensure that program operations remain consistent with APSI Mission, Vision, and Values; provides technical assistance and support to regional program staff; assists in developing and providing organizational tools to support day-to-day functions; and assists in the overall achievement of APSI Strategic Plan goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

Legal Program Coordination:

• Provide training, direction and guidance to office administrators on legal filings;
• Implement job duties in a manner that aligns with APSI Mission, Vision and Values, and APSI Policies & Procedures;
• Prepare reporting to Department of Developmental Disabilities, APSI Board, and other data needs as requested; Demonstrate proactive problem solving skills;
• Provide recommendations for process improvement;
• Maintain confidentiality of all information, including program representative related as well as service.

Court Coordination:

• Serve as point of contact for the courts and responsible for court-related communications;
• Responsible to oversee office administrators regarding court notifications and requests for moves and local court communication;
• Ensure that office administrators complete timely filing of move notifications, annual reports/plans, and other documents;
• Coordinate with staff responsible for reviewing requests for service and prepare applications for approved requests;
• Coordinate signatures needed for court documents and send to appropriate court;
• Communicate to regional offices regarding court hearings for individuals served once APSI attorney has determined the need for his presence; assigned.

Experience and Skill Requirements:

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in an open and diverse work place; Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Professional in attitude and presentation;

Proficient with various technology applications including Excel, Word, and electronic management databases;

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and initiatives at the same time; Ability to meet deadlines;

Preferred two (2) years of probate court experience, including experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, and/or court staff;

Preferred strong demonstrated professional knowledge of court appointed guardianship requirements, developmental disabilities, Medicaid and waivers, county boards, community housing, social, human, and mental health services; Passion for programs and services provided by APSI.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in social services, not-for-profit management, or related field preferred or associate’s degree in paralegal studies. Consideration will be made for those with a lesser degree / no degree with the right experience.

Why Work For APSI?

APSI is committed to a work/life balance for our employees. This is a hybrid position working 37.5 hours per week (M-F), working 3 days in office and 2 days at home.

We have generous paid time off policies for vacation (3 week from 0 to 5 years of employment and 4 weeks after 5 years) and sick (12 paid days per year). Our APSI offices are also closed for 12 holidays per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,387.50 - $50,212.50 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43214 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43214

Salary : $43,388 - $50,213