Attorney 5 (PN 20079468)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills. To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success. To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence. 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. Provides legal advice and assistance on litigation and labor and employment matters. Provides consultation regarding exempt discipline of agency staff. Provides legal support on issues involving the FMLA, ADA, FLSA, PWFA, ADEA, GINA, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Acts as Legal Liaison to the Human Resources Department. Assists in managing litigation matters including issuing record hold orders, responding to subpoenas and discovery requests, and reviewing pleadings and motions. Serves as Liaison to the Attorney General's Office on Employment matters.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code AND 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney AND 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
• Knowledge of : Agency & Divisional policies, scope, responsibilities & standard operating procedures; administrative law; State & Federal laws governing workers’ compensation insurance; State and Federal laws governing employment matters (ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, etc.);Ohio Ethics Law; legal counseling; public relations; technical writing; supervision; management; employee training & development; ORC & OAC , discovery requests; e-discovery; court orders; notary subpoena; subpoena; subpoena duces tecum; court mail; employee training & development; supervisory techniques; public relations; human relations; management; BWC Legal Department policies & procedures; BWC Law labor relations.
• Skill in : legal analysis; policy analysis; project management; charting & graph-making; statistical analysis; concise & effective public speaking; team-building; effective verbal & written communication; business writing & composition, in operation of PC and e-discovery software.
• Ability to: function in fiduciary capacity (i.e. pursuant to OAC 123\:1-5-01 Unclassified service); interpret extensive variety of legal & technical material in books, journals & manuals; develop complex reports & position papers; establish & maintain high level confidential & fiduciary relationships with clients & other attorneys; handle sensitive inquiries from & contact with officials & establish good rapport with clients; demonstrate superior writing & communication skills consistently; define short- & long-term goals & plans & ascertain success in meeting each; assemble & direct short- & long-term teams & focus groups; lead & facilitate meetings; present findings & conclusions in writing &/or via speaking events (e.g. to BWC Administrator, Executive staff; Board of Directors), to interpret extensive variety of technical material in Law books, journal & manuals; deal with many variables & determine specific action; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor of work unit; resolve complaints from angry citizens & government officials.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and assistance on litigation and labor and employment matters.
• Provides consultation regarding exempt discipline of agency staff.
• Provides legal support on issues involving the FMLA, ADA, FLSA, PWFA, ADEA, GINA, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• Acts as Legal Liaison to the Human Resources Department.
• Assists in managing litigation matters including issuing record hold orders, responding to subpoenas and discovery requests, and reviewing pleadings and motions.
• Serves as Liaison to the Attorney General's Office on Employment matters.

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