Employment Opportunity

Include the following:

1. Typing and proofreading various documents, including letters, speeches, rulings, opinions, jury instructions (regarding criminal and civil cases), verdicts, jury interrogatories and various reports;
2. Transcribing dictation via digital means or dictating machine equipment;
3. Assisting Court Services by answering and directing telephone calls and distributing mail, when necessary;
4. Performing a variety of other related duties as required (e.g., copying documents, creating documents for presentations, delivering faxes).
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with judges, staff, Court employees, attorneys and the public;
2. Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar skills and efficient and accurate keyboard ability;
3. Ability to operate various office machines (e.g., personal computers, dictaphones, copying and facsimile machines);
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Word; experience in all other Microsoft applications preferred;
5. Familiarity with legal terminology; experience with Ohio Jury Instructions helpful;
6. Attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to understand and follow instructions;
7. Ability to work independently, often with limited supervision, and generate high quality work product;
8. Ability to meet tight deadlines;
9. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change with little notice;
10. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information and the highest ethical standards;
11. Ability to work collaboratively, constructively and positively in a team environment;
12. Effective time management, reliability and punctuality;
13. Possess a professional appearance and demeanor consistent with the standards and expectations of the Court.

A minimum of a high school diploma; legal secretarial experience preferred.

The physical demands described represent those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires working in a normal Court environment with no unusual demands or exposure to hazardous situations.     Tasks involve extended periods of time at a computer workstation (keyboard and monitor).  Frequent contact occurs with judges, bailiffs, courtroom assistants, staff attorneys, supervisors and co-workers to receive and discuss work assignments and issues.

The normal hours of operation are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.  This position may occasionally require a flexible work schedule outside of the normal Court hours of operation (i.e., evenings & weekends).

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES

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