Attorney 5 (20102765)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, directs and coordinates the agency’s litigation management program. Serves as principal attorney liaison to the Office of the Ohio Attorney General. Responsible for providing oversight of the department’s inmate grievance process at each institution. Ensures agency and institution adherence of appeal process at each level. Coordinates with and advises the Chief Inspector’s Office. Assist with DRC representation in various legal proceedings. Research and prepare legal opinions, briefs, pleadings and other documents. Responsible for investigating cases, gather information and assist the Attorney General’s office and special counsel in preparation for prisoner rights litigation filed in Federal and State courts. Provide legal services and advice to the Director and other executive staff of DRC. Counsels wardens on legal issues of DRC policy.

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

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates the agency’s litigation management program
• Serves as principal attorney liaison to the Office of the Ohio Attorney General
• Responsible for providing oversight of the department’s inmate grievance process at each institution
• Ensures agency and institution adherence of appeal process at each level
• Coordinates with and advises the Chief Inspector’s Office
• Assist with DRC representation in various legal proceedings
• Research and prepare legal opinions, briefs, pleadings and other documents
• Responsible for investigating cases, gather information and assist the Attorney General’s office and special counsel in preparation for prisoner rights litigation filed in Federal and State courts
• Provide legal services and advice to the Director and other executive staff of DRC
• Counsels wardens on legal issues of DRC policy

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