Ashtabula County Children Services is currently accepting applications for full-time Legal Assistant position. Applicants must have good driving record and pass a drug screen.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, serves as the Agency legal secretary and performs a variety of clerical duties. 

• Prepares / types legal documents, correspondence, subpoenas and all other required documentation for filing with Court. Prepares, copies, and scans court documents and distributes (e-mail, fax, and/or mail) to necessary parties or individuals. 
• Sets up and maintains legal calendar. Tracks all court deadlines and notifies caseworker(s) and supervisors of upcoming deadlines. Sets up court hearings with appropriate clerk of courts. Notifies caseworker and/or supervisor (or attorneys, foster parents, and relatives, as directed) of all pending hearings. Enters all necessary information into SACWIS.  
• Sets up and maintains legal case files, updating face sheets, and filing regularly. Keeps tracking system of all children in custody regarding hearings and statutory time limits. Maintains a logging system for all children in custody entering all court actions. 
• Performs clerical tasks of a precise, technical nature (e.g., compile and prepare Agency reports; copy/scan and file required documents; prepare case notes for filing and file the same; etc.).  May check accuracy of state documents prepared by social work staff and collate same for invoicing purposes, Agency records and public information.  
• Answers telephone and routes calls and/or provides information / answer questions as appropriate.
• Assist with routine clerical tasks as needed, which may include but is not limited to setting up records, typing reports and/or routine correspondence, proof typing and making corrections as needed; filing documents, preparing letters for mailing.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or GED, with legal training and/or related work experience which evidences a thorough knowledge of Agency operations, modern office practices and procedures and computer operation; or any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 
• Paralegal certificate / degree and Notary Public preferred. 
• Matrix Prosecutor experience preferred
• Be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Possess competent computer skills
• Be able to meet deadlines

LICENSURE or CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the County’s vehicle insurance policy. Must be able to successfully pass post-offer drug screen, physical and BCI fingerprint background check.


COMPENSATION:
Pay Grade 5: $19.17hr with consideration based on experience.  Plus, a comprehensive benefits package 


TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume: Ashtabula County Children Services Board
Attn:  Human Resource Administrator  Email: LeeAnn.Walters-Young2@jfs.ohio.gov 
 or 3914 C Court, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.  
Drug Free Workplace, E.O.E.

*NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE*
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER    
NON-DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HANDICAPPED
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE