Attorney 4 - 20087239

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Company: Ohio Department of Aging

Location: Columbus, OH 43230

Description:

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Attorney 4 within the Office of Legal Services , headquartered at 2045 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH in Franklin county. We offer free onsite parking. To learn more about the Office of Legal Services please visit https://dnr.ohiodnr.gov

What you will do:
  • Serves as Deputy Legal Counsel providing legal counsel and advice to the Department and Divisions.
  • Coordinates with the Department's Chief Legal Counsel, the Division Chiefs, and the Ohio Attorney General's Office on the negotiation, settlement, and/or litigation of legal matters, including the filing of civil or criminal enforcement actions.
  • Reviews and drafts contracts, compliance agreements, memorandum of understanding, and other legal documents.
  • Monitors, develops, and drafts rules and policies for the Division.
  • Provides legal analysis and instruction and assists with the Division's responses to public records requests.
  • Starting hourly pay of $37.53/ hr with multiple pay increases over your first 8 years of service, with an end salary of $53.58 /hr.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT :

Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Note: This position is unclassified in accordance with ORC 124.11 (A) (9).

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code AND 12 months of experience as licensed attorney AND 6 months of experience in employee training & development.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

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