Attorney 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • $35 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The State Board of Education is made up of 19 members — 11 who are elected and eight who are appointed by the governor. The chairs of the education committees of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate serve as non‑voting ex officio members. The Superintendent of Public Instruction serves as secretary of the State Board of Education. The Office for Professional Conduct administers the ethical standards for educators. The office investigates allegations involving criminal or ethical violations to ensure that all Ohio students receive instruction from educators committed to maintaining a safe, supportive, and healthy school community. Attorney 3 is a key role at the Board. In this position, you will be responsible for serving as lead staff attorney to draft and review disciplinary documents in accordance with statutory provisions. Assisting office staff and assistant attorney generals in preparing cases for administrative hearings. Providing work directions and training to office staff regarding applicable statutory provisions and other pertinent laws. Acting for the administrator of the Office of Professional Conduct (OPC) to independently administer the teacher disciplinary process used to evaluate cases involving professional misconduct of teachers. Conducting investigations on cases involving professional misconduct of teachers with an emphasis on cases not involving criminal convictions. Reviewing causes of potential disciplinary action with OPC administrator and making disciplinary recommendations. Negotiating the settlement of misconduct cases within guidelines established by the administrator and State Board of Education. Preparing resolutions for State Board of Education approval. Monitoring and tracking cases on appeal, including preparing and certifying administrative hearing records to courts. Serving as liaison to hearing officers, including monitoring hearing officer reports and recommending and coordinating periodic training. Conducting legal research and writing reports. Assisting with planning, developing and implementing internal guidelines and procedures as provided by ORC and other pertinent laws. Serving as department liaison to other agencies (e.g., Attorney General’s Office, statewide prosecutor offices, Children Services Agencies). Developing materials for presentation and distribution.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code AND 6 months of experience as a licensed attorney.
• Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications.
• Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for.
• You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.

Nice To Haves

• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Responsibilities

• Serving as lead staff attorney to draft and review disciplinary documents in accordance with statutory provisions.
• Assisting office staff and assistant attorney generals in preparing cases for administrative hearings.
• Providing work directions and training to office staff regarding applicable statutory provisions and other pertinent laws.
• Acting for the administrator of the Office of Professional Conduct (OPC) to independently administer the teacher disciplinary process used to evaluate cases involving professional misconduct of teachers.
• Conducting investigations on cases involving professional misconduct of teachers with an emphasis on cases not involving criminal convictions.
• Reviewing causes of potential disciplinary action with OPC administrator and making disciplinary recommendations.
• Negotiating the settlement of misconduct cases within guidelines established by the administrator and State Board of Education.
• Preparing resolutions for State Board of Education approval.
• Monitoring and tracking cases on appeal, including preparing and certifying administrative hearing records to courts.
• Serving as liaison to hearing officers, including monitoring hearing officer reports and recommending and coordinating periodic training.
• Conducting legal research and writing reports.
• Assisting with planning, developing and implementing internal guidelines and procedures as provided by ORC and other pertinent laws.
• Serving as department liaison to other agencies (e.g., Attorney General’s Office, statewide prosecutor offices, Children Services Agencies).
• Developing materials for presentation and distribution.

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