Attorney 4 - 20086589

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

30d

About The Position

The Division of Securities protects Ohioans' life savings and investments by administering and enforcing the Ohio Securities Act. This includes licensing the professionals who sell products - brokers-dealers, securities salespeople, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives - and registering products for sale. When Ohio securities laws are violated, the division can pursue administrative and civil actions, and criminal referrals. The division's outreach efforts help educate consumers, so they avoid becoming victims of financial fraud. The Division of Securities, Enforcement section is looking for candidates to fill an Attorney 4 role. The Attorney 4 will perform the following duties, which include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney
• 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates and conducts complex investigations of violations of the Ohio Securities Act & related white-collar crimes.
• Serves in fiduciary relationship as a management level attorney within division of securities; maintains confidential relationship with Commissioner.
• Performs research & analysis of legal issues and makes recommendations for actions to be pursued in enforcement regulatory administration.
• Responsible for hearing preparation & witness testimony (e.g., prepares questions & conducts hearings pursuant to O.R.C. 1707.23 & sworn statements under oath), prepares exhibits for use at trial or any type of dispute resolution, including settlement negotiations, and testifies at hearings and trials.
• Works with the Ohio Attorney General Executive Agencies, as well as county, state and federal prosecutors to prepare for prosecution and litigation of administrative, civil and criminal matters.
• Collaborates with other law enforcement agencies & prosecutors on joint investigations with multi-jurisdictional impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees