Legal Assistant

Ashtabula County Children Services is currently accepting applications for full-time Legal Assistant position. Applicants must have good driving record and pass a drug screen.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, serves as the Agency legal secretary and performs a variety of clerical duties.

• Prepares / types legal documents, correspondence, subpoenas and all other required documentation for filing with Court. Prepares, copies, and scans court documents and distributes (e-mail, fax, and/or mail) to necessary parties or individuals.
• Sets up and maintains legal calendar. Tracks all court deadlines and notifies caseworker(s) and supervisors of upcoming deadlines. Sets up court hearings with appropriate clerk of courts. Notifies caseworker and/or supervisor (or attorneys, foster parents, and relatives, as directed) of all pending hearings. Enters all necessary information into SACWIS.
• Sets up and maintains legal case files, updating face sheets, and filing regularly. Keeps tracking system of all children in custody regarding hearings and statutory time limits. Maintains a logging system for all children in custody entering all court actions.
• Performs clerical tasks of a precise, technical nature (e.g., compile and prepare Agency reports; copy/scan and file required documents; prepare case notes for filing and file the same; etc.). May check accuracy of state documents prepared by social work staff and collate same for invoicing purposes, Agency records and public information.
• Answers telephone and routes calls and/or provides information / answer questions as appropriate.
• ·Assist with routine clerical tasks as needed, which may include but is not limited to setting up records, typing reports and/or routine correspondence, proof typing and making corrections as needed; filing documents, preparing letters for mailing

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED, with legal training and/or related work experience which evidences a thorough knowledge of Agency operations, modern office practices and procedures and computer operation; or any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Paralegal certificate / degree and Notary Public preferred.
• Matrix Prosecutor experience preferred
• Be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Possess competent computer skills
• Be able to meet deadlines

Please submit your resume: Ashtabula County Children Services Board
Attn: Human Resource Administrator Email: LeeAnn.Walters-Young2@jfs.ohio.gov
or 3914 C Court, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
Drug Free Workplace, E.O.E.

DEADLINE: February 16th, 2026 or until filled

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1993 Ashtabula County will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including person with disabilities. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. Upon the request of any qualified applicant, this office will evaluate any reasonable accommodation that may be needed to enable a disabled person to participate in the application process or perform these essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.17 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person