Notice of Job Opportunity

Date Posted: August 19, 2025 Deadline: Until filled

Position: Administrative Assistant to Judge

Agency: Licking County Domestic Relations Court

Hours: Part-time, Monday through Friday, hours to be determined

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Purpose Maintains judicial calendar, provides clerical support out of the courtroom and assists the Judge as requested. Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations shall be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. Set all hearing dates through the case management program. File documents with the Court as necessary. Prepare daily, the next day's docket. Schedule visiting Judges. Type various forms as directed by the Judge. Assist other staff members when necessary, in order to maintain the standards and integrity of the Court. Other duties include, but are not limited to, copy work, answering phones, and providing general information to the public. Keep work area in clean and neat order. During regular hours, remain in work area and do not leave without informing the Judge or Court Administrator.

Knowledge, Ability, and Skills

Knowledge of:

Applicable procedures and practices of the Court of Domestic Relations, including

familiarity with the Local Rules of Practice.

All areas of the Court's functions.

Proper courtroom etiquette.

Basic computer and office equipment.

Ability to: Work independently. Communicate with attorneys, the general public, employees, and Court officials in an effective and courteous manner, both orally and in written form. Work under pressure, while maintaining composure when dealing with potentially irate and hostile litigants. Accept constructive criticism and direction. Be professional at all times and work cooperatively with all Court personnel, other departments, other courts, agencies, and providers. Maintain regular attendance. Arrive at work on time. Dress appropriately. Skill in: Effectively use the case management program. Operating Window based computer system, printers, and copiers. Communicating professionally on the telephone and through email. Completing assignments in a timely and accurate manner and free of excessive and/or recurring mistakes. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements High School diploma or equivalent General knowledge of computer word processing programs and other related computer programs Licensure or Certification Requirements None.

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the

ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting productivity

standards.

Ability to sit continuously at a computer for various periods of time.

Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly in-person and on the telephone.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Application Procedures: Submit completed application to Leigh Ann Taylor at the Licking County Domestic Relations Court, 75 E. Main Street, Newark, Ohio 43055 or by email at ltaylor@lickingcounty.gov . Applications can be obtained in-person in the Human Resources Department between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, or printed from the website at www.lickingcounty.gov. Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County's pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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