Attorney 3 - 20025650

State of Ohio • Elyria, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s Division of Parole and Community Services is hiring an Attorney 3 in Lorain County to serve as a Violation Hearing Attorney for the Adult Parole Authority (APA). Under direction, the attorney presents and advises on administrative hearings, applying substantive and procedural law to provide legal advice and consultation. The position involves preparing and presenting cases at revocation and violation hearings for parolees and other releasees accused of violating community-supervision conditions. It also includes interpreting legal issues in the violation process, reviewing evidence and records, coordinating with witnesses and criminal justice professionals, and advising APA staff.

The role requires extensive travel and may involve overnight stays. The position is permanent, full-time, classified, and on the first shift. New hires must complete a 365-day probationary period. External candidates start at Step 1, currently $34.53, and progress through the pay steps according to the schedule described in the posting. The workplace is tobacco-free, and applicants tentatively selected for appointment are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background investigation.

Requirements

• Admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Six months of experience as a licensed attorney, or an equivalent substitution for the experience requirement; the required licensure cannot be substituted.
• Complete a 365-day probationary period after hire.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis drug testing if tentatively selected; testing includes marijuana.
• Undergo a criminal background investigation if selected.
• Meet applicable restrictions concerning prior convictions and conduct described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Present and advise on administrative hearings as a violation hearing attorney for the Adult Parole Authority.
• Develop and present cases and testimony at revocation and violation hearings concerning alleged community-supervision violations.
• Interpret legal issues related to the violation process.
• Review evidence, documents, records, and reports for hearings and determine whether subpoenas should be issued.
• Coordinate and correspond with witnesses, defense attorneys, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and other criminal justice officials in preparation for hearings.
• Interview inmates, releasees, and witnesses; examine and cross-examine witnesses.
• Prepare and submit legal pleadings and memoranda.
• Review and evaluate reports and recommend community sanctions or confinement.
• Conduct legal research.
• Review agency programs and policies for legal implications and draft new policies.
• Prepare reports and maintain records and metrics.
• Maintain the security of confidential records.
• Provide legal advice to Adult Parole Authority staff and respond to inquiries and correspondence, including public-record requests.
• Attend meetings with attorneys and/or in-house counsel, training, and conferences.
• Give presentations and conduct training as needed.
• Work on assigned special projects and committees.
• Comply with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct and maintain professional, law-abiding conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel extensively and stay overnight when required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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