Pickaway County Job & Family Services
Legal Specialist
Pickaway County Job & Family Services, Circleville, Ohio, United States, 43113
Pickaway County Job & Family Services - Legal Specialist
Location: Pickaway County Job & Family Services, 1005 South Pickaway Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113Base Pay: $22.11**will start at 95% of base rate upon hire, 100% of base rate after completion of 180-day probation period.Benefits include: Vision, Dental, Health, Life Insurance; PERS; Deferred Compensation; Vacation; Sick pay; Personal time; Holiday pay; Direct Deposit.Job DescriptionEssential Functions of the PositionPrepares correspondence regarding legal matters related to CSEA/Child Protective Services to be filed in court; prepares legal documents for court hearings (e.g., complaints, motions, orders, contempt motions, annual reviews etc.); provides same to attorney and assigned case manager for review; files legal documents in court for hearings; receives referrals from CSEA case managers for contempt and other hearings; researches court files and databases for information needed for file and/or tracks progress of case; maintains tickler system to track progress of case and ensure timely filings of cases; informs case managers in cases where the obligee fails to respond to complaint for possible case closure and/or sanctions.Images legal and other related documents (e.g., driver's licenses, process server returns, etc.); enters necessary information into SETS/SACWIS; prepares and mails correspondence to involved parties.Enters docket notes into SETS/SACWIS computer system; completes follow-up forms/documentation (e.g., judgment entries [attempting service again], warrants, warrant worksheets).Copies legal documents to be filed with court; assists with the preparation of cases for court; maintains and organizes child welfare legal records/child support case files and interview records according to standard operating procedures and instructions; responds to inquiries from obligors and obligees concerning general information on cases/legal documents; corresponds with prosecutor's office, outside attorneys, and court personnel regarding case matters; schedules appointments, legal hearings, and interviews for attorney; prepares court docket.Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.Demonstrates regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Acceptable Characteristics:Knowledge of:
MSWord; Excel; Microsoft Outlook; SharePoint software; SACWIS; SETS; government structure and process; children; agency goals and objectives; agency policies and procedures; civil procedures; legal terminology; court filing procedures; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; and records management.Skill in:
data entry; word processing; computer operation; drafting; and use of modern office equipment.Ability to:
carry out simple instructions; carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; perform basic addition and subtraction; copy material accurately and recognize grammatical and spelling errors; prepare routine correspondence; prepare accurate documentation; use proper research methods to gather data; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of situations and respond accordingly.
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Location: Pickaway County Job & Family Services, 1005 South Pickaway Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113Base Pay: $22.11**will start at 95% of base rate upon hire, 100% of base rate after completion of 180-day probation period.Benefits include: Vision, Dental, Health, Life Insurance; PERS; Deferred Compensation; Vacation; Sick pay; Personal time; Holiday pay; Direct Deposit.Job DescriptionEssential Functions of the PositionPrepares correspondence regarding legal matters related to CSEA/Child Protective Services to be filed in court; prepares legal documents for court hearings (e.g., complaints, motions, orders, contempt motions, annual reviews etc.); provides same to attorney and assigned case manager for review; files legal documents in court for hearings; receives referrals from CSEA case managers for contempt and other hearings; researches court files and databases for information needed for file and/or tracks progress of case; maintains tickler system to track progress of case and ensure timely filings of cases; informs case managers in cases where the obligee fails to respond to complaint for possible case closure and/or sanctions.Images legal and other related documents (e.g., driver's licenses, process server returns, etc.); enters necessary information into SETS/SACWIS; prepares and mails correspondence to involved parties.Enters docket notes into SETS/SACWIS computer system; completes follow-up forms/documentation (e.g., judgment entries [attempting service again], warrants, warrant worksheets).Copies legal documents to be filed with court; assists with the preparation of cases for court; maintains and organizes child welfare legal records/child support case files and interview records according to standard operating procedures and instructions; responds to inquiries from obligors and obligees concerning general information on cases/legal documents; corresponds with prosecutor's office, outside attorneys, and court personnel regarding case matters; schedules appointments, legal hearings, and interviews for attorney; prepares court docket.Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.Demonstrates regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Acceptable Characteristics:Knowledge of:
MSWord; Excel; Microsoft Outlook; SharePoint software; SACWIS; SETS; government structure and process; children; agency goals and objectives; agency policies and procedures; civil procedures; legal terminology; court filing procedures; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; and records management.Skill in:
data entry; word processing; computer operation; drafting; and use of modern office equipment.Ability to:
carry out simple instructions; carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; perform basic addition and subtraction; copy material accurately and recognize grammatical and spelling errors; prepare routine correspondence; prepare accurate documentation; use proper research methods to gather data; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of situations and respond accordingly.
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