Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio ยท 1 day ago
Legal Specialist
Ravenna, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe Human Resource Department of Portage County, Ohio is seeking a Legal Specialist to assist with the preparation and handling of legal and program documents for the Child & Adult Protective Services Division. The role involves drafting court filings, maintaining court calendars, and managing the administrative grievance process.
CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversee the completion and handling of all legal and program documents and forward to attorney or administrator/manager for signatures
Draft and prepare, in conjunction with assigned worker, initial court filings for all emergency complaints of abuse, neglect and/or dependency (legal and program documents) and forward to attorney or administrator/manager for signature
Draft and prepare in conjunction with assigned worker legal emergent and non-emergent complaints, statements, motions, court orders, case plans and witness lists
Ensure alignment of court documents and SACWIS data; enter court work in required SACWIS screens
Process and verify for accuracy agency court filings. Maintain and ensure timeliness of court motions
Coordinate and facilitate phone conferences and meetings with assigned attorneys and workers to discuss and prepare cases for court hearings
Maintain agency court calendar and invite appropriate agency staff to hearings
Distribute journal entries to agency staff. Enter court documents into digital imaging system (Traverse) for archiving
Respond to request for copies of documents from attorney, administrator or manager
Maintain CAPS administrative grievance process including answering phone calls, emails and faxes; mail and receiving grievance packets; log in grievances and distribute to CAPS Grievance Officer
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance
Operate a motor vehicle as needed to perform the essential functions
Perform other general clerical tasks as assigned
Keeps current in areas of responsibility by attending skill development conferences, seminars, or State-sponsored programs related to Federal, State laws, rules, and regulations
Performs other related job functions as needed
Qualification
Required
Possession of at least two (2) years of college level coursework in Public or Business Administration
Two (2) years of responsible legal administrative support work experience
Must possess a Notary Public License
Ability to type 55 w.p.m. as demonstrated through testing
Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's license and maintain continuing eligibility under the existing County driver eligibility standards
Ability to operate computers for data input and retrieval
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet Explorer
Knowledge of OBWP, OIES, SACWIS, OWCMS, SETS, Maximus Ledger Suite, MUNIS, MITS, BOY-IN, E-GATEWAY, E-QUIL, CCIDS, Time Force, Agency's Digital Imaging System and other systems as required by program area responsibility
Company
Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio
The Portage County Human Resources Department is responsible for managing all personnel functions for the departments under the Board of Commissioners and providing assistance on personnel issues to all elected officials and county departments.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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