Position Overview
The Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a professional, organized, and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our Legal Department. This position is responsible for a broad range of administrative, clerical, and legal support duties that help ensure the department operates efficiently, accurately, and confidentially.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys structured work, managing multiple priorities, supporting legal and compliance processes, and contributing to a mission-driven public organization.
About Us
At the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, our mission is helping people to live, learn and work in our community. Our work is guided by five core values:
Accessibility
Empowerment
Dignity
Accountability
People First
We are committed to serving our community with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide general administrative and clerical support for the Legal Department, including scanning, copying, mailing, calendaring, scheduling, and file management
Track legal and departmental deadlines, priorities, meetings, and events
Assist with intake, triage, opening, routing, tracking, and closing of legal matters in department systems
Draft routine correspondence and legal documents as assigned
Conduct legal research and support internal inquiries and legal matters
Review HIPAA incident reports upon receipt and close matters when appropriate; assist with risk assessments and breach documentation under supervision
Support responses to subpoenas, public records requests, regulatory communications, ethics matters, and whistleblower-related matters as directed
Assist with review of policies, laws, and departmental responses
Support eligibility appeals, adverse actions, and other administrative legal functions as assigned
Maintain contracts databases and other departmental tracking systems
Assist with department software customization, templates, reports, and user support
Support procurement-related tasks, including vendor requisitions and purchasing processes
Open, close, organize, file, and archive paper and electronic legal records
Complete special projects and other related duties as assigned
Maintain confidentiality of legal, personnel, and organizational information
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree or at least three years of experience in a law firm, government office, corporate legal department, or similar setting supporting legal professionals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated initiative in identifying inefficiencies, suggesting improvements, and helping implement approved solutions with minimal daily oversight
Preferred:
Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Willingness to learn new systems and processes
Experience with CLIO strongly preferred
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be dependable, professional, and service-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment. They will bring sound judgment, strong follow-through, and a commitment to supporting both departmental operations and the broader mission of the agency.
Compensation and Benefits
This position contributes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
Benefits of working at the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities include:
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness
Generous health care package including health, vision, dental, and life insurance
Childcare assistance
14% employer contribution toward retirement plan(www.opers.com or www.strsoh.org)
Deferred compensation options(www.ccao457empower-retirement.com and www.ohio457.org)
Paid holidays
Excellent leave policies including sick, vacation, and personal days
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
Resume
Cover Letter
Application (PI Assessment Link)
