Job Title: Administrative Assistant 2Requisition #: 703009-031425Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Location: 4071 E. Main Street, 43213
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Minimum Starting Salary: $24.49
Posting Start Date: 3/14/2025
Posting Close Date: 03/29/2025 at end of business/5:00pm ESTHow to Apply:Email your updated resume to fccshr@fccs.us.
Submissions received after the Posting Close Date will not be considered.Who We Are:Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.What You Will Do Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Drafts legal documents as well as inter-office memorandums regarding court proceedings; files legal documents such as motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, service of process and notices to ICWA; processes and responds to requests for information; maintains departmental statistical reports.
Supervises clerical specialist and legal aides whose jobs are to perform data entry, discovery, filing, personal information requests, dispositional letters and research in support of PCC cases.
Researches and analyzes programs, procedures, and policies; develops project proposals and program
plans; provides technical advice to aid administrators in decision-making; assists Deputy Chief Legal Counsel and/or Chief Legal Counsel; serves as liaison between Deputy Chief Legal Counsel and subordinates; transmits decisions and directives; represents Deputy Chief Legal Counsel at meetings and conferences when needed.
What We Offer You:
Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
Quality, Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals and 11 paid holidays
Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System{rel="nofollow"}
457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation{rel="nofollow"}
No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
Tuition Reimbursement
EAP Program
Additional Raises over the next three years (based on continuous service)
A true hybrid working environment!
Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program{rel="nofollow"}
More!
What will make you successful:Minimum Qualifications:
3 courses in Business Administration, Management Science or Public Administration (or 3 exp.); 3 courses in Public Relations (or 3 mos. exp.); or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:Successful completion of certification program for Paralegal or Legal Aide at approved college or university and 5 yrs. exp. working in the capacity of a Paralegal or Legal Aide plus 2 yrs. specializing in permanent court commitment cases; must demonstrate knowledge & skills and ongoing exp. regarding legal research, legal terminology, legal analysis, ability to deal with many variables and d
Full-time