Deputy Director 4 (Chief Advisory Attorney)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Ethics Commission is seeking an experienced, licensed attorney to serve as Chief Advisory Attorney. The role directs the Commission’s Advisory Legal Division, helps define agency goals and objectives, and acts in place of the Executive Director & General Counsel when they are absent. The attorney manages and supervises Advisory section staff and oversees advisory opinion requests and telephone guidance.

The position analyzes facts under the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes, interprets other laws and regulations, establishes advisory policies with the Executive Director’s approval, and drafts opinions for approval and signature by the Commission Chairman and/or Executive Director. It also includes preparing legal materials, advising on legislation and rules, conducting Advisory subcommittee meetings, delivering speeches, administering required statements, and overseeing the college and law student extern program. Other duties may be assigned by the Executive Director.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in the Ohio Ethics Commission’s Columbus offices. The Commission’s business hours are 8 AM–5 PM Monday through Friday, and flexible shifts or schedules within those hours may be available. Compensation is commensurate with relevant experience and is capped at $78.02 per hour under the State of Ohio Exempt E2 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 44.

Requirements

• Must have received a license to practice law in Ohio in 2016 or earlier and remain in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
• Must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of significant management and/or leadership experience in the public and/or private sectors.
• Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification; if qualifying through educational achievement, unofficial transcripts must be submitted.
• Answers to supplemental questions must be supported by information in the application’s work experience and/or education sections.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Ohio Ethics Commission or Ohio Ethics Law is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with state and local government legislative, investigative, and budgetary processes is preferred.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively is preferred.
• Experience as a judicial officer, including magistrate, judge, or arbitrator, and litigation experience will be considered.
• Experience with Matrix Pointe Software and/or other document and case management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of the Ethics Commission Advisory Legal Division.
• Assist the Executive Director & General Counsel in defining agency goals and objectives.
• Act in place of the Executive Director & General Counsel in their absence.
• Manage and supervise Advisory section staff.
• Review, docket, prioritize, and assign advisory opinion requests for response.
• Analyze facts and apply Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes, and interpret other federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations.
• Establish and modify advisory policies with approval of the Executive Director.
• Oversee, review, and assign advisory telephone guidance for response.
• Draft formal, informal, and staff commission opinions for approval and signature by the Commission Chairman and/or Executive Director.
• Prepare legal memoranda, articles, and other documents.
• Interpret legislation and/or rules for testimony before the General Assembly on the Ethics Law.
• Plan and conduct meetings of the Advisory subcommittee of the Ethics Commission.
• Prepare and deliver speeches on the Ohio Ethics Law.
• Supervise the maintenance and administration of required R.C.102.04(D) statements.
• Manage and oversee the college and law student extern program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed