Role OverviewThe Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford an attorney. The Ross County Office provides criminal defense representation in the courts of Ross County and Jackson County. As the Administrative Professional 1, you will play a key role in client representation by providing secretarial and clerical assistance to attorneys.
What You Will Do
Daily tasks include opening client files, gathering indigency applications from potential clients at the courts, entering court dates, court filing, distributing discovery materials, and preparing mail. You will support a group of attorneys as assigned and work as a team with other administrative professionals to support all attorneys headquartered in Ross County. You will transcribe, format, and proofread legal documents, deliver legal documents to courts, and act as a liaison between attorneys and courts.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Experience working in a busy office is ideal, and knowledge of court filing procedures and the ability to prepare elementary legal documents is preferred but not required. Applicants must be capable of complying with detailed procedures, meeting deadlines in a busy office environment, and working with clients and family members facing difficult situations. The position offers a standard path for earnings growth with steps after 120 days and annually, plus fiscal year Cost of Living Adjustments.
Requirements
- 1 yr. trg. or 1 yr. exp. in secretarial science or business office applications
- For positions requiring technical terminology, applicants must also have 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in relevant technical terminology
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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