Paralegal/Administrative Secretary

Job Title: Paralegal/Administrative Secretary 1
Department: Legal Department
Requisition #: 703001-030326
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Location: 855 West Mound Street, 43223
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Non-Bargaining
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Minimum Starting Salary: $20.55 per hour
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Start Date: 06/09/2026
Posting Close Date: All postings are available for a minimum of 10 days from Posting Start Date but may be extended at the Agency's discretion. All submissions received within the first 10 days will be considered.

How to Apply:

Email your updated resume to [email protected].

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 We Offer You:

• Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
• Quality benefits including low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals along with 10 paid holidays
• Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
• 457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
• No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program
• Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
• A true hybrid work environment for most positions after completing probation!
• More!

What You Will Do – Essential Job Duties

Employee is under the general supervision from agency Chief Legal Counsel; relieves supervisors of routine administrative tasks and performs complex clerical and secretarial duties as secretary to the agency Chief Legal Counsel, staff attorneys, interns, liaisons, and paralegals in the Legal Department, and provides additional assistance as directed to the Employee Relations and Contracts Departments.

• Relieves Chief Legal Counsel of routine administrative tasks by typing letters and other confidential documents; copies and collates materials; processes Chief Legal Counsel's mail, both incoming and outgoing; sets up and maintains filing system including electronic scanning of selected materials; schedules appointments and meetings; organizes and prepares Chief Legal Counsel for meetings and keeps office organized. Research online database and court system database.
• Performs duties to maintain flow in the office, including ordering supplies, requesting work orders, answering the phones, greeting and assisting all who enter the Legal Department; collates and maintains logs and statistics for the department; maintains time cards; requests and keeps track of seminars; maintains various Share Point sites; takes meeting minutes for various meetings; completes requests for information and public records requests with assistance from Chief Legal Counsel; processes various monthly invoices; maintains system for storage of files.
• In the absence of Administrative Secretary 2, provide back-up secretarial support to the Executive Director including answering phones, scheduling appointments, attending meetings and processing materials for meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What We Offer You:

• Hiring Bonus up to $1,500!
• Quality benefits including low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals along with 11 paid holidays
• Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
• 457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
• No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Raises over the next three years (based on continuous service)
• EAP Program
• Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
• A true hybrid work environment for most positions!
• More!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to calculate fractions, decimals and percentages and to read & write common vocabulary plus 8 mos. exp. as Secretary 1, or 4 mos. exp. as Secretary 2 (or 8 mos. exp. performing like duties); or completion of coursework to qualify for diploma in secretarial technology or Associate degree in secretarial science plus 4 mos. exp.; or equivalent; also 72 weeks training at high school level or 4 courses at college level in shorthand and/or speedwriting (or 2 yrs. exp.); or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal or Legal Aide Certification or equivalent; typing speed 50 wpm; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe, Power Point, Access, Internet; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational and customer service skills; Notary commission.

Certification or Licensure:

• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with automobile insurance that complies with Franklin County Children Services agency policy. Travel can occasionally include out-state-travel which may require airline travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Job-specific Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to operate standard office equipment in the performance of job functions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and move objects weighing 10-15 lbs.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching, and standing.

What is the Work Environment Like?

• Typical office environment and storeroom(s).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.