What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Muskingum County?
MUSKINGUM COUNTY
POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE: MARCH 10, 2025
DEPARTMENT: PROSECUTORS OFFICE
POSITION TITLE: LEGAL ASSISTANT
STATUS: FULL TIME (35 hours per week)
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
SALARY RANGE: $35,000 - $40,000/YEAR (COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS)
DEADLINE: INSIDE/OUTSIDE APPLICANTS: MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025
(Applications and/or resumes received or postmarked after deadline will not be considered)
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Associate Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies Preferred
* Prior experience in legal field preferred
* Proficient with Microsoft Office software
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings
JOB SUMMARY: Position is responsible for providing critical support to the prosecuting attorney and/or assistant prosecuting attorneys related to the collection of delinquent taxes for the County Treasurer. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, drafting court documents; monitoring tax foreclosure cases for actions needed; placing ads with local newspaper; scheduling sales of foreclosed properties; maintaining case files; gathering financial information and using basic math; utilizing standard office equipment; assisting other support staff, the prosecuting attorney and assistant prosecuting attorneys as needed; independently managing time and prioritizing work effectively; and providing front desk coverage as required in rotation with other staff.
Position is eligible for Muskingum County’s full benefit package including Ohio Public Employees Retirement System; medical/dental/vision/life insurance; Accrued Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time).
If interested, send completed Cover Letter, Application and Resume to:
RONALD L. WELCH, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
MUSKINGUM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
27 N. 5 STREET, STE 201
ZANESVILLE, OH 43701
EMAIL: RLWELCH@MUSKINGUMCOUNTY.ORG
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $40,000
