* 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.
Three courses in business administration, management science or public administration (or three months of experience); three courses in Public Relations (or three months of experience); or equivalent.
* Successful completion of certification program for paralegal or legal aide at approved college or university and five years of experience working in the capacity of a Paralegal or Legal Aide plus two years specializing in permanent court commitment cases; must demonstrate knowledge & skills and ongoing experience regarding legal research, legal terminology, and legal analysis * Ability to deal with many variables and determine a specific course of action, handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public and civil service procedures * Excellent written & oral communication skills; knowledge of juvenile law & procedure; knowledge of Franklin County Juvenile Court; computer-aided research ability; experience working in paralegal or legal Aade capacity on juvenile law issues; demonstrated excellent organizational skills Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.