Position: Attorney
Location: Pickaway County Job & Family Services
1005 South Pickaway Street, P.O. Box 610
Circleville, Ohio 43113
Base Pay Range: $35.52 to $41.29/hour (Negotiable based on experience)
You could receive a 5% increase after successful 6-month probationary period, depending on your starting pay rate. The agency typically starts a new hire at base, but that can be adjusted based on experience. The agency also covers between 85%-88% of insurance cost depending on what tier of insurance you choose. Longevity pay is available after 5 years of service to the county. Any previous PERS time would count towards these 5 years and goes up to 20 years, between $1.07 -$4.26 extra per hour. Based on years of service you can receive up to 6 weeks of paid vacation, 4 personal days, 12 paid holidays per year.
Other Benefits include: Vision, Dental, Health, Life Insurance; PERS; Deferred Compensation; Vacation; Sick pay; Direct Deposit
Here's what makes this opportunity truly stand out:
Legal Assistant & Part-Time Attorney Support — Your time is valuable. We make sure you can focus on high-level legal work by giving you the support staff to handle it.
OPERS Pension — A rare find in today's legal market. We're invested in your long-term financial security.
Paid Holidays + 2 Weeks Paid Vacation (after Year 1) + 4 Additional Paid Days Off + Paid Sick Time — Real work-life balance, not just a talking point.
Relaxed Dress Code (except court days) Come to work comfortably and save your professional wardrobe for when it counts
Free CLE’s available
Free membership to the Pickaway County Bar Association
This role is designed for an attorney who wants to do meaningful work without the burnout culture of “Big Law.” The support structure, stability, and quality of life here are genuinely difficult to find elsewhere in the profession.
We'd love to talk more about what this opportunity could look like for you
The primary purpose of the Attorney is to prepare legal documents and attend court proceedings involving Pickaway County Job & Family Services matters, including both Child Support and Social Services (Child Welfare and Adult Protective) cases.
Job Description
Essential Functions of the Position
Prepares various legal documents (e.g., legal briefs, orders, pleadings, and memorandums; initial child support modifications; interstates and paternity cases; abuse, neglect, and dependency complaints) for filing in court.
Prepares for and attends pre-trial and other court proceedings involving Pickaway County Job and Family Services matters, including both Child Support and Social Services (Child Welfare and Adult Protective) cases.
Responds to client and other phone inquiries (from court staff attorneys, client family members, health professionals, etc.,) for both Child Support and Social Services (Child Welfare and Adult Protective); responds to incoming mail as needed.
Provides legal advice, consultation and research to Child Support and Social Services (Child Welfare and Adult Protective) agency staff on a variety of legal matters/issues.
Maintains required licensures and/or certificates.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Demonstrates regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.
Prepares criminal non-support reports; maintains records and files documents; meets with other county officials to plan and improve interactions between agencies; performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Characteristics: Knowledge of interviewing; Microsoft Word; SETS; Microsoft Outlook; Google Chrome; Microsoft Edge; SharePoint; E2 DOCS; SACWIS and Traverse; database management; government structure and process; Children Services and Child Support laws and/or regulations; agency goals and objections; *agency policies and procedures; *federal, state, and local laws; rules of evidence; courtroom procedures; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; case management; social services policies, programs, rules, and regulations. Skill in: typing, word processing; computer operation; drafting; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation. Ability to: interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; deal with many variables and determine specific action; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; understand most difficult classes of concepts; exercise independent judgment and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; prepare accurate documentation; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; develop complex reports and position papers; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; prepare and deliver speeches and presentations; conduct effective interviews; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; develop and maintain effective working relationships; resolve complaints.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Admission to the Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: License to practice law issued by the Ohio Supreme Court; valid Ohio driver’s license.
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS: Has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has contact with clients with contagious diseases; may be required to lift up to 25 lbs.; ascends and/or descends stairs.
If interested, please submit resume and Ohio Civil Service Application to: Pickaway County Job & Family Services, 1005 South Pickaway Street, P. O. Box 610, Circleville, Ohio 43113, Attn: Human Resources.
Date Posted: April 3, 2026
POSTING DEADLINE: Friday, April 17, 2026
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