Juvenile Court Paralegal – Full-Time

MCJC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a Paralegal to support court operations. The role involves assisting pro se litigants, reviewing forms for compliance with rules, and handling confidential data with discretion.

Ideal candidates hold a Paralegal degree or related field and strong communication skills. The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, at-will, reporting to Court Services Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or related field required.
• Experience in juvenile justice preferred.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility per IRCA.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and assist pro se litigants with completing forms.
• Ensure pro se forms comply with Local Court Rules and statutes.
• Process legal filings accurately and timely.
• Return calls from pro se filers and maintain logs.
• Ensure case filings are processed timely and accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Legal forms review

Education

Paralegal degree or related

Criminal Justice degree

Tools

JCS

Job description

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a Paralegal to support court operations. The role involves assisting pro se litigants, reviewing forms for compliance with rules, and handling confidential data with discretion.

Ideal candidates hold a Paralegal degree or related field and strong communication skills. The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, at-will, reporting to Court Services Supervisor.