Legal Assistant

Troy, OH

Full Time

Job & Family Services

Entry Level

CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE

The purpose of the Legal Specialist is to assist the attorney with all legal matters.

JOB DUTIES

Maintain and monitor court dockets; schedule court hearings, prepare case files and payment histories for upcoming court hearings. Log, scan and review all legal documents filed in court and forward to the appropriate party for action. 15%

Receives requests for administrative reviews of child support; determines if the review is appropriate, obtains needed documentation; completes administrative reviews following Supreme Court guidelines and administrative rules, prepares recommendations, maintains timeframes. 35%

Reviews Financial institution Data Match (FIDM) reports, identifies cases suitable for seizure of bank account, notifies financial institutions, follows seizure status, and responds to inquiries from banks, attorneys, and clients. Maintain felony non-support cases; prepares statement of facts, case payment history, and case audit. Reviews and processes unclaimed funds, lump sums and Child Support Lein Network (CSLN). 30%

Prepare and process legal documents; e.g., pleadings, motions, entries, memoranda, briefs, and court orders, file documents with correct parties, courts; responds to telephone requests for information, follow up on progress. Assists attorneys with phone calls, scheduling appointments, pulling and preparing files; provides general clerical support; prepares letters and correspondence. 20%

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of office practices and procedures, legal documentation and CSEA practices and procedures, English grammar and composition.

Skill in organization, oral and written communication, typing, and word processing.

Ability to complete legal documents, answer questions/inquiries regarding legal policies and procedures, ensure compliance with legal guidelines, and gather, collate, and summarize data.

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

High School Diploma or GED
Some experience in legal matters preferred

HOURS	Monday – Friday, 8a – 5p (Hours may vary due to the needs of the agency outside of normal working hours)
FLSA	Non-Exempt from Overtime
BENEFITS	Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts
PAY	$16.20/hour

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.

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