Legal Advocate (U) (Vacancies)
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City of Columbus is hiring a Legal Advocate (U) (Vacancies). The Columbus City Attorney’s office is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Legal Advocate in the Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit. Under general supervision the role provides advocacy services to crime victims, prepares case files for prosecutors, and performs related duties, including Saturday work on a rotating schedule after training. Salary is $26.33 per hour ($54,766 annually).
Key focus areas include Provide advocacy services to victims of crime., Prepare case files for prosecutors to use in Municipal Court proceedings., and Manage courtroom docket and prep cases for court in collaboration with the Prosecuting Attorney..
Preferred (not required): Domestic Violence And Stalking Issues And Concepts, Community Referral Resources Knowledge, Victim Advocacy Techniques, and Investigative Techniques.
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Location
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Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-1991-V1
Department
24 Columbus City Attorney
Division
City Attorney
Opening Date
08/14/2026
Closing Date
8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
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Definition
The office of Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Legal Advocate in the Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit in our Prosecutor Division. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing advocacy services to victims of crime, and for preparing the case files to be used by Prosecutors during Municipal Court proceedings; performs related duties as required. This position does work on Saturday and will be on a rotating basis after training is completed. The salary for this position is $26.33 per hour ($54,766 annual).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Domestic violence and stalking issues and concepts and community referral resources
•Victim advocacy and investigative techniques
•The operation of the criminal justice system particularly as it relates to the prosecution of domestic violence and stalking cases
•Basic word processing, keyboarding, scanning and data entry
•Ability to think creatively and come up with solutions to issues
•Ability to work effectively with persons from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
•Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
•Preferred but not required – language skills in Spanish or Somali
Unclassified Positions:
A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process.
About the Prosecutor Division:
Located at 375 South High Street in the Franklin County Courthouse complex, the Prosecutor Division is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor offenses on behalf of citizens of the City of Columbus and the State of Ohio in the Franklin County Municipal Court. From case initiation in our Prosecution Resources Unit to defense of successful prosecutions in our Appellate Unit, the Division provides a wide array of services attendant to the resolution of criminal allegations and complaints. In addition to the services we provide the citizens of the City of Columbus and the unincorporated areas of Franklin County, this Division also represents, by contractual agreement, a number of Franklin County municipalities. The Division consists of Assistant City Prosecutors, the Legal Assistant Unit, the Prosecution Resources Unit, the Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit, and the Appellate Unit. For more information, please visit our website: www.columbuscityattorney.org
Examples of Work
•In conjunction with the Prosecuting Attorney, manages a courtroom docket, which includes prepping cases for court and working directly with victims.
•Interviews victims and witnesses to family violence and explains the court process.
•Thoroughly documents and completes all notes and files associated with each case.
•Contacts victim prior to court hearings and educates them regarding safety planning and maintains knowledge of current community resources.
•Acts as a liaison for crime victim and the prosecutor.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 26-1991-V1
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Mary Lynn Caswell
Columbus City Attorney
375 S. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645- 6413
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Short-term Disability
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Life Insurance
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Wellness Program
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Tuition Reimbursement
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
Employer
City of Columbus
Address
77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone
(614) 645-8301
Website
https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs
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