Employment & Litigation Counsel (Attorney 5)- 20079468

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides legal advice and assistance on litigation and labor and employment matters. It involves consultation regarding the exempt discipline of agency staff and legal support on issues involving various employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA, PWFA, ADEA, GINA, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The role acts as a Legal Liaison to the Human Resources Department and assists in managing litigation matters, including issuing record hold orders, responding to subpoenas and discovery requests, and reviewing pleadings and motions. The position also serves as a Liaison to the Attorney General's Office on Employment matters. This is a repost, and previous applicants need to re-apply to be considered. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities, 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 an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox [email protected].

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

Nice To Haves

• Developed after employment.

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: Senior