Administrative Professional 4 (20089297)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Director’s Office/Legal Services is seeking a motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Administrative Professional to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to agency attorneys. The role calls for a resourceful self-starter who takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, works independently, and approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset. The successful candidate will manage competing priorities, identify potential issues, and take ownership of assignments from beginning to end. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to accurate, timely, high-quality work in support of the agency’s mission. The position is based at 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is a permanent, full-time classified position.

Requirements

Option 1: 30 months of experience or training in a secretarial or administrative professional field.
Option 2: Completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from an accredited career school or community college, plus 12 months of experience in a secretarial or administrative professional field.
Option 3: 12 months of experience as an Administrative Professional 2.
An equivalent combination of the stated minimum class qualifications may qualify.
A BCI fingerprint check and background check may be required of selected applicants.
A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be required as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with litigation preparation and monitor ongoing litigation.
File documents with courts and other agencies.
Compile legal documents, including monthly reports on ongoing litigation and related materials, for review, signature, or approval by legal or executive staff.
Independently compose confidential, technical, and legal correspondence involving knowledge and non-legal interpretation of department policies and procedures.
Review and analyze case decisions, subpoenas, and other legal documents.

Benefits

Multiple pay increases over the first years of service
Free parking
Free onsite gym and walking path
Onsite daycare
Onsite cafeteria
Medical coverage
Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation