Attorney 4

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Attorney 4 is a key role at the Board. In this position, you will be responsible for: Directing and overseeing the intake process for referrals regarding educator misconduct, including supervising the team members engaged in processing referrals of educator misconduct. Reviewing referrals of educator misconduct to ensure that cases opened for investigation meet legal standards and agency policy. Managing the office's participation in the state's retained applicant fingerprint database (Rabpack). Responding to inquiries from public and government officials, attorneys, complainants, and educators accused of misconduct. Performing research and analysis of legal issues regarding complex educator misconduct investigations and dispositions. Compiling case related data and oversees the office’s disciplinary database and case management database. Advising and assisting with law-related inquiries and ensuring timely responses. Preparing and developing materials for presentations, hearings, and distribution. Representing the office at various meetings and performing other assigned duties. 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 a safe, supportive and healthy school community. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Responsibilities

• Directing and overseeing the intake process for referrals regarding educator misconduct, including supervising the team members engaged in processing referrals of educator misconduct.
• Reviewing referrals of educator misconduct to ensure that cases opened for investigation meet legal standards and agency policy.
• Managing the office's participation in the state's retained applicant fingerprint database (Rabpack).
• Responding to inquiries from public and government officials, attorneys, complainants, and educators accused of misconduct.
• Performing research and analysis of legal issues regarding complex educator misconduct investigations and dispositions.
• Compiling case related data and oversees the office’s disciplinary database and case management database.
• Advising and assisting with law-related inquiries and ensuring timely responses.
• Preparing and developing materials for presentations, hearings, and distribution.
• Representing the office at various meetings and performing other assigned duties.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed