Attorney 5

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Under administrative direction, provides legal advice and counsel to the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director, Deputy Directors, and assigned program areas on legal matters affecting DCY; serves as a legal liaison in matters between DCY and the Ohio Attorney General's Office and other outside entities; provides legal advice to DCY staff on maternal and early childhood services and supports, Help Me Grow home visiting and early intervention, and other assigned program areas; researches and drafts legal opinions, orders, memoranda, and other legal documents related to assigned DCY program areas.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney
• 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques
• Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal interpretation, guidance, and counsel to DCY leadership and program staff on matters affecting agency operations and assigned program areas.
• Serve as DCY’s legal liaison with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and other outside entities.
• Represent DCY in legal proceedings, hearings, and related processes.
• Research and draft legal opinions, orders, memoranda, and other documents related to assigned program areas.
• Analyze, interpret, draft, and review legislation, administrative rules, rule packages, contracts, and memoranda of understanding.
• Collaborate with DCY staff to retrieve responsive records for public records requests, review/draft legal responses, and ensure timely replies.
• Provide training and guidance to internal staff, including leadership, management, and lower-level attorneys.
• Respond to legal inquiries from the public and government officials.
• Represent DCY at meetings, conferences, trainings, and seminars.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to general departmental operations.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents; maintain logs, records, and files.
• Perform other related 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: Mid Level