Administrative Professional 3 - Legal 20060383

Ohio Department of Commerce; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA (Union)

Job summary

Ohio Department of Commerce – Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing in Reynoldsburg, OH seeks an Administrative Professional with strong clerical, legal research and customer service skills. The role entails supporting attorneys, investigators and staff, conducting research, and handling communications with attorneys, witnesses and clients.

The position is full-time with standard hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) at Commerce Tussing Road, offering OCSEA union participation and competitive

Qualifications

• 30 months exp. or 30 months training in secretarial/administrative professional field.
• Or completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications.
• Or 12 months exp. as Administrative Professional 2, 16872.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research for assistant public defenders by utilizing case law reporters, law review articles, digests & other reference works
• Operates personal computer to conduct legal research using reference tools
• Conducts fact investigations by reviewing court transcripts and contacting witnesses
• Contacts attorneys, prosecutors, clerks, witnesses, court reporters, judges, clients’ families or prison personnel by telephone or through correspondence; prepares appropriate legal documents

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Clerical & Data Entry

Customer Service

Administrative support/services

Active Learning

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Job description

The Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing helps ensure Ohioans’ investment in their largest asset – their homes – is a sound one. This includes licensing, educating, and enforcing Ohio laws for real estate brokers, salespersons, real estate appraisers, home inspectors and foreign real estate dealers and salespersons. The division also registers cemeteries and real estate developments located in other states that are marketed in Ohio. REPL also has responsibilities under the Manufactured Homes Program and is responsible for licensing and inspecting brokers/dealers and salespersons. The Video Service Authorization Section provides complaint services, education and outreach to cable consumers, local governments, and cable providers.

If you currently hold an active license regulated by the Division of Real Estate and are offered and accept a position within the Division, your license must be placed in an inactive status.

• Conducts legal research for assistant public defenders by utilizing such reference tools as case law reporters, law review articles, digests & other legal & non-legal reference & resource works
• operates personal computer to conduct legal research using reference tools
• Conducts fact investigations by reviewing court transcripts, other legal documents & contacting witnesses
• contacts attorneys, prosecutors, clerks , witnesses, court reporters, judges, client's families &/or prison personnel by telephone or through correspondence; prepares appropriate legal documents based on research

30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative professional field.

• Or completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college; 12 mos. exp. in secretarial/administrative professional field.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 2, 16872.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Administrative Support/Services

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail] or 614-995-7009

Unposting Date

Oct 12, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

Commerce Tussing Road

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Reynoldsburg

Compensation

$26.54 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Attorney/Legal, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of nine operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork