Salary : $57,278.66 - $106,162.69 Annually
Location : Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type: Full-time Unclassified
Job Number: 26-99217
Department: Law
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Duties
The City of Cincinnati Law Department is seeking applicants for a prosecution paralegal/legal assistant. This is a full-service paralegal position that provides complete support to two prosecutors managing two municipal courtrooms on an ongoing basis. Primary duties will include docket preparation and preparing discovery responses; requesting video, documents, and other evidence; notifying and subpoenaing police officers and witnesses for court; drafting legal documents; interacting with the public via telephone and in person; communicating with victims, witnesses, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and court personnel; and working as a team member of the prosecution paralegal/legal assistant staff to complete assigned work duties and promote the overall goals of the Division 0f Prosecuting Attorneys and the City of Cincinnati Law Department.
The successful candidate must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. In addition, the candidate should be a proficient writer, exhibit excellent attention to detail, possess sound judgment, and demonstrate critical thinking. Good communication skills and dependability are a must. Finally, applicants must be able to help organize and prepare paperwork and case evidence for prosecutors through effective task management and prioritization. Previous experience with the court system is preferred.
This position requires an associate degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate, or 3 years of related legal support experience.
For inquiries, please contact Lisa Kunz, Chief of Staff, Law Department, Room 214, City Hall, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, [email protected]
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Below is illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAS nor do the listed examples include all the KSAS that may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Policies, procedures, and goals of the Prosecutor's Office.

Technical legal practices and procedures.

Standard clerical and general office administration procedures.

Standard English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.

Use of computers and related software applications.

Research procedures.

Procedures for preparing legal documentation.
Ability to:
Establish work task priorities, finish work in allotted time frames.

Retrieve files and documents; file and re-file documents properly; provide related office administration assistance.

Operate a computer in performance of job duties; maintain and use computerized filing systems.

Operate assigned office equipment.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups and the general public.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

Maintain assigned records, documents, and files; retrieve and return files properly; maintain computerized record-keeping systems as assigned.

Distribute mail, memoranda, and related correspondence to assigned staff.

Prepare legal documentation as assigned.

Request, track, receive, distribute, and maintain data files.

Prepare statistical and analytical reports as assigned.

Respond to requests for information from other departments and the general public.

Assist those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.

Perform other related technical and paraprofessional duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions: Work in an office setting plus remote work; exposure to computer screens; need to work closely with others.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; lifting and carrying light loads; use of fingers and of both hands required; must be able to distinguish colors
Required Education and Experience
Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate, or 3 years of related legal support experience.
Please attach your resume and letter of interest to your application.
Working and Physical Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Work in an office setting plus remote work; exposure to computer screens; need to work closely with others.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; lifting and carrying light loads; use of fingers and of both hands required; must be able to distinguish colors.
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