Paralegal

MCJC • Dayton, OH

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Juvenile Division is seeking a qualified Paralegal. This is a full-time, exempt, unclassified, civil service position reporting to the Court Services Supervisor. The role requires strong skills in attention to detail, reviewing legal forms, oral and written communication, organization, and customer service. The applicant will regularly use his/her legal knowledge and understanding of court processes. This position is an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Ohio Revised Code.
• Knowledge of Ohio Juvenile Rules and all court operations.
• Ability to organize and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to draft legal memoranda confidently and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Must possess a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Skill in listening.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill in relating legal principles to facts.
• Skill in listening and critically analyzing facts.
• Skill in legal analysis and research.
• Skill in operating a computer.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the juvenile justice system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and assist pro se litigants in completing appropriate legal forms in preparation for filing with the Clerk’s office.
• Ensure pro se forms are in compliance with Local Court Rules and State Statutes.
• Ensure the Citizen Services office processes legal filings that are accurate and appropriate.
• Return phone calls from pro se filers in a timely manner.
• Keep accurate logs of the number of clients served and perform a variety of other clerical tasks.
• Ensure case filings are processed timely and accurately.
• Perform a variety of other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Notary Public Certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree