Assistant General Counsel (Central Office, Columbus, OH)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for its Central Office in Columbus, OH. This role involves promoting positive human relations through education and enforcement of laws against discrimination. The State of Ohio is committed to disability inclusion and aims to be a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is part of a drug-free workplace and may be subject to additional restrictions. A criminal background check will be conducted on the final applicant.

Requirements

• All candidates must submit a writing sample
• Knowledge of and proficient in legal research using legal research platforms such as, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, etc.
• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney
• 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts and review legal documents and other legal memoranda (formal complaints, subpoenas, settlement agreements, conciliation agreements and consent orders)
• Conducts legal research
• Participates in drafting new and revised administrative rules
• Assist with legislative updates
• Assist with preparation & review of all division/agency legal documents
• Supervise activities of staff (e.g., Civil Rights ADR Mediator, Reconsideration Officer)
• Prepare and conduct performance reviews and participates in planning improved methods of review and delivery of services
• Answer legal inquiries from government officials &/or public
• Assist staff in resolving complex questions of law
• Prepare & deliver speeches
• Represent division/agency in meetings
• Participate in training of staff and conducts seminars dealing with ORC 4112

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed