Legal Secretary

The Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is responsible for the filing of adult felony charges, both felony and misdemeanor juvenile charges, advocates for crime victims, represents the Children Services Board in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases, pursues the collection of court ordered child support, and is legal counsel to a number of county elected officials, offices, and agencies. The legal secretary assigned to intake greets law enforcement officers, visitors, and accepts deliveries. In addition, the position handles all incoming calls. Other duties include assisting other administrative staff with criminal charges, correspondence, court documents, case files, and discovery material.

Office hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.  

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

•Responsible for case intake through a case management system, involving manually or electronically inputting or transferring information, such as opening new matters, scanning and uploading documents, and processing digital media.
•Greet law enforcement officers, elected officials and other county government clients, citizens, victims, and witnesses.
•Operate a multi-line phone system by answering, screening, and directing calls to attorneys and others in the office.
•Candidates must be adaptable, dependable, and have a strong work ethic.
•Organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and proficiency in Word are necessary.
•Confidentiality of information must be maintained.
•Process mail, assist with the Grand Jury process, including processing documents and other materials.
•Other duties as assigned.

•High School Diploma or Equivalency.
•Valid Ohio Driver License.
•Must have strong communication skills.
•Must have a professional appearance and attitude.
•Skilled in use of computer, photocopiers, and other office equipment.
•Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to work cooperatively with staff.

Successful applicants are subject to a background check prior to the start of their employment.

All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to David D. Hayes, Greene County Prosecuting Attorney, to accompany the application.  Professional references are also encouraged to accompany the application.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:
While Ohio has approved medical and recreational marijuana, the law does not require employers to permit or accommodate an employee’s use, possession, or distribution of marijuana.  Greene County is a drug-free workplace. Employees are required to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding drug-free workplaces and while working for the County, will be required to follow the County’s drug-free workplace policy. Employees cannot work under the influence of, purchase, transfer, sell, manufacture, deliver, dispense, use, or possess illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana (medical or recreational), or misuse/abuse prescription drugs in any way.