Overview
Litigation Attorney Jobs in Canton, OH at Klie Law Offices, PLLC
Description
Summary: Provides technical support for Reception, Intake, and the Transfer Unit of the Jefferson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary Duties
Provide support for Intake
Assists in the creation of folders and entering cases
Assists with providing information related to offender education classes
Assists in administering standardized substance abuse assessment survey(s)
Track case assignments for balance and distribution
Processes offenders through Intake
Performs other job-related duties, as directed.
Other Related Duties:
Answers incoming telephone calls; screens and directs calls; receives, logs-in, and directs client reporting; provides assistance and information within scope of responsibility and knowledge for front desk coverage, to include lunch coverage, vacations, sick leave, mail-run and peek client traffic coverage as needed.
Review Transfer-In Requests and interview offenders for information; Verify eligibility regarding living and working within Jefferson County, Texas; Check records (electronic records) to determine if currently in the system; Initiate record of request; Evaluate availability of resources to provide special conditions required by sending jurisdiction; Send correspondence to initiate contact with probationer. Also, administers chemical abuse screening instruments as needed.
NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor is all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.
Education & Experience
Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED; training in clerical and computer functions usually obtained through formal education, business school and/or on-the-job training; knowledge of area community service agencies usually obtained by on-the-job experience/training; two to three years of related job experience.
Specialized Requirements: Valid Texas Driver’s License and complete required training as directed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of accepted office practices and procedures; strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent typing skills; effective computer skills; math calculation skills; strong interpersonal skills in order to interact and cooperate with co-workers, and deal effectively with probationers, attorneys, District Attorney’s Office, court personnel, representatives of community service agencies and the general public; leadership ability.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer/mainframe computer
Typewriter
Copy machine
Adding machine/calculator
Other general office equipment as needed
Work Situations/Demands/Efforts:
Work requires regular and predictable attendance; availability for work from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. , Monday through Friday and for extra hours or late night (5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.) as needed; organizing; prioritizing; accuracy and attention to detail; working alone and as part of a group; flexibility in order to perform and coordinate a variety of duties; performing routine, repetitive duties; dealing with frequent deadlines; working in a stressful environment; dealing with criminal offenders; dealing with hazards of performing field work in high-crime areas; obtaining urine samples; occasional irregular hours; driving a vehicle; occasional out-of-town travel to attend educational seminars and training sessions.
Employee works independently and in groups; solves problems; may interpret and apply policies and guidelines.
Office duties are primarily sedentary but require some light work, including frequent walking, reaching, and pulling to deliver/retrieve files and paperwork, make copies, etc. Field visits require driving a vehicle and walking, often in high crime areas and potential exposure to criminal activities; appropriate precautions must be observed.
Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a climate controlled private office environment. While performing field work, employee may be subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, physical and safety hazards while working in high crime areas, driving in traffic.
Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary; duties require reaching, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs.; prolonged sitting to work at computer, walking; duties may require occasional to frequent loading, lifting, and carrying of file boxes weighing over 10 lbs.
Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.
We offer a complete benefits package to all full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
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Title: Litigation Attorney
Company: Klie Law Offices, PLLC
Location: Canton, OH
