FT Executive Assistant/Paralegal

To apply online, please visit eriecounty.oh.gov OR apply in person at Human Resources 2900 Columbus Ave. Floor 2 Sandusky, OH 44870.

Job Responsibility:
Provide general office, legal administrative, and technology management to the Juvenile Court Judge. Under the general supervision of the Juvenile Court Judge plans, directs and coordinates administrative activities of Court.

Illustrative Duties:

• 1.) Provides daily assistance to Judge, Magistrates, Court staff, citizens, and others as needed.
• 2.) Reviews pleadings, motions, and documents to determine compliance with local rules and relevant issues of law and fact.
• 3.) Prepares legal pleadings as directed.
• 4.) Coordinates legal research.
• 5.) Manages Courtroom space as it affects the Judge and Magistrates. Coordinates maintenance requests with Facility Department.
• 6.) Manages special projects, as needed; coordinates/facilitates/initiates special events or projects for the Court and with other agencies.
• 7.) Requests Visiting Judge Assignments with the Supreme Court.
• 8.) Serves as liaison between the Juvenile Court and the CASA program. Represent the Court on the CASA Board as required.
• 9.) Serves as Executive Secretary to the Juvenile Court Judge, including editing and preparing correspondence and maintaining calendars. Answers telephone calls for the Judge, including screening calls, providing information and responding to inquiries, requiring familiarity with Court operations and procedures.
• 10.) Monitors submission of GAL fees and extraordinary fees for attorneys.
• 11.) Processes specialty jurisdictional requests.
• 12.) Assists the public in person and by phone; participate in problem solving and research activities for the public as required.
• 13.) Serves as bailiff and assists Magistrates/Judge with prose hearings.
• 14.) Compiles and prepares annual report as required.
• 15.) Processes end of day deposit when Clerk Supervisor is unavailable.
• 16.) Prepares various reports as requested by Judge.
• 17.) Any other duty as required

Qualifications:

• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
• Preferred two or more years of experience working in a law office or legal setting and at least one year of paralegal experience.
• Prefer Paralegal Certificate.
• Knowledge of Ohio Revised Code.
• Knowledge of court operations, and an understanding of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance record.
• Knowledge of common office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily direct supervision, and manage a variety of projects simultaneously in a high pressure atmosphere under time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualified applicants apply at the Department of Human Resources, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Suite 210, Sandusky, Ohio OR visit Erie County’s website, www.eriecounty.oh.gov, where employment applications and current job postings are available for viewing and/or downloading. Applications are also available and accepted at OhioMeansJobs at Erie County Job and Family Services, 221 West Parish Street, Sandusky (operating hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). PLEASE NOTE: A completed Erie County application must be received in the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/ADA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000