Legal Secretary- Criminal Justice

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a motivated and hard-working individual for a Legal Secretary position in our Criminal Justice Section, Columbus office. The talented individual will provide secretarial support while working in a collaborative team environment. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquartered locations is 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio. The successful candidate will perform the following duties, which include, but are not limited to: Performs confidential work for section attorneys, producing accurate, typed, finished copy of legal documents, confidential materials & correspondence from rough written or electronic instructions requiring knowledge of legal terminology. Composes or independently answers correspondence to clients, staff or general public. Proofreads & corrects all correspondence/materials produced prior to submission to attorney Understands filing requirements & physically & electronically files briefs, motions & other documents in state & federal courts. Relieves supervisor of some administrative tasks (e.g., assists in setting up office procedures; does research; gathers statistics; prepares reports; sets up & maintains confidential files, coordinates meetings; prepares agendas) Answers sections main phone line, screens calls& visitors for attorneys & other personnel; greets visitors Performs general or routine typing& clerical tasks; makes copies; prepares print orders as needed Receives, sorts, logs & distributes incoming mail; picks up & delivers filings, legal documents, & other office correspondence for section. 6 months' work experience performing legal secretary duties in a law firm or legal setting; 1 course or 1 month’s experience in public relations. Qualifications: Or completion of Associate's degree in secretarial/administrative professional science or closely related field from an accredited career school or community college; 1 course or 1 month’s experience in public relations. Or completion of Associate core coursework to qualify for a secretary/administrative assistant diploma/certificate or closely related field from an accredited career school or community college; 1 course or 1 month’s experience in public relations. Or completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in any related field; 1 course or 1 month’s experience in public relations. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Administrative support/services, attention to detail, confidentiality, time management, verbal and written communication Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $23.90/hour-$28.99/hour Schedule Full-time Work Hours 8:00am-5:00pm Classified Indicator Classified Union Attorney General 45 Primary Job Skill Administrative Support/Services Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Attorney General's Office