Attorney 5

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney 5 position reports directly to the Chief Legal Counsel at the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS). This role requires extensive knowledge of substantive & procedural law, rules & procedures applicable to ODVS in order to coordinate legal program of agency. This position provides legal advice & consultation to the Director & agency personnel, including but not limited to assisting with contracts, labor/personnel matters, fiscal issues, policy and procedure management, oversight of Ohio Veterans Home (OVH) Police Department, regulatory compliance, administrative investigations, rulemaking, veteran benefit oversight, veteran committees, OVH admissions eligibility, Criminal Records check reviews, etc. Reviews & maintains a working knowledge of all legislation, case law, rules, & federal/state guidance that apply to DVS and OVH. Acts as legal counsel to OVH including but not limited to providing legal guidance to DVS personnel at OVH; aiding in the creation, implementation, and oversight of OVH policies and procedures; conducts relevant legal trainings for DVS and OVH personnel; Acts as liaison between OVH and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in matters in which the AGO represents OVH; and addressing ethics matters at OVH. Duties include traveling to each OVH at a frequency determined by DVS Chief Legal Counsel. Plans, directs & coordinates legal programs & supervises staff as assigned. Conducts legal research & prepares briefs, contracts, leases, orders & other legal documents; conducts hearings; reviews &/or oversees reviews of complaints for potential legal violations; oversees preparation & review of all division/agency legal documents; Additional duties as assigned. 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. At the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, we have the unique mission of empowering veterans & their families to thrive, through commitment, compassion, & community. Want to learn more about what we do? visit us at https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military states in employment provision of services. If contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations, due to a disability, should notify the office so that the proper arrangements can be made. IMPORTANT - If attaching a document that contains your Social Security Number (SSN), please redact SSN before attaching if to your submission.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• 18 months of experience as a licensed attorney
• 6 months of experience in supervisory principles/techniques
• Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice & consultation to the Director & agency personnel.
• Assists with contracts, labor/personnel matters, fiscal issues, policy and procedure management.
• Oversees the Ohio Veterans Home (OVH) Police Department.
• Ensures regulatory compliance, conducts administrative investigations, and handles rulemaking.
• Oversees veteran benefit oversight, veteran committees, OVH admissions eligibility, and Criminal Records check reviews.
• Reviews & maintains a working knowledge of all legislation, case law, rules, & federal/state guidance that apply to DVS and OVH.
• Acts as legal counsel to OVH, providing legal guidance to DVS personnel at OVH.
• Aids in the creation, implementation, and oversight of OVH policies and procedures.
• Conducts relevant legal trainings for DVS and OVH personnel.
• Acts as liaison between OVH and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (AGO) in matters in which the AGO represents OVH.
• Addresses ethics matters at OVH.
• Travels to each OVH at a frequency determined by DVS Chief Legal Counsel.
• Plans, directs & coordinates legal programs & supervises staff as assigned.
• Conducts legal research & prepares briefs, contracts, leases, orders & other legal documents.
• Conducts hearings.
• Reviews &/or oversees reviews of complaints for potential legal violations.
• Oversees preparation & review of all division/agency legal documents.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

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