Attorney 4

State of Ohio • Reynoldsburg, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Board of Nursing is seeking an Attorney 4 to assist in its Compliance Unit. The position is in the unclassified service under Ohio Revised Code 124.11(A)(9) and works under the direction and supervision of a Supervising Attorney. The attorney assists with administration and implementation of the Board of Nursing Adjudication program, reviews completed investigation reports, and works with legal and Board leadership to determine appropriate case actions. The role also involves coordination with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, case documentation, appellate matters, and support for Board meetings.

The position is located at 8995 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as directed. The position is permanent and full-time. Candidates must successfully complete a background check and meet the stated Ohio Bar admission, attorney experience, and employee training and development experience requirements.

Requirements

• Admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• 12 months of experience as a licensed attorney.
• 6 months of experience in employee training and development.
• Must successfully complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering and implementing the Board of Nursing Adjudication program.
• Review completed investigation reports to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to propose disciplinary action.
• Consult and confer with the Supervising Attorney, Chief Legal Counsel, and/or Supervising Board Member for Disciplinary Matters to determine the course of action, including issuing a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing, Consent Agreement, or Examination Order; determining eligibility for alternative programs; or closing a case due to lack of evidence or no violation.
• Confer with Ohio Attorney General's Office staff regarding the agency position in settlement conferences and negotiations for post-notice Consent Agreements.
• Draft notices of Immediate and Automatic Suspension.
• Ensure case activity is documented in appropriate databases.
• Cooperate with and serve as legal liaison to the Assistant Attorney General on assigned appellate-level cases and file certified records in appeals cases.
• Prepare exhibits and identify evidence in cases where the respondent has not requested an administrative hearing.
• Assist with motions and orders during and after Board Meetings.

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, and 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 through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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