Ethics Commission Advisory Attorney (Attorney 4)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Ethics Commission is seeking an experienced Advisory Staff Attorney to help further its mission to promote ethics in public service and support the day-to-day operation of the agency. The following duties will be typical for this position. Other duties may be required or assigned: Serve as a management level attorney providing legal counsel & advice to state and local public officials, public employees, the Executive Director and Commissioners on policy development and implementation relating to advisory functions of the Ethics Commission. Conduct legal research on the Ethics Law and related statutes and provide advice for Commission staff and the public about the application of the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes. Review and analyze proposed Ethics Commission administrative rule changes. Review, revise, and edit written formal, informal, and staff advisory opinions and other material written by advisory staff. Respond to telephone, email and written inquiries from public officials and employees and the general public on the Ohio Ethics Commission and the application of the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes and updates advisory files, records, and logs. Answer questions for Commission staff, public officials, and employees about the financial disclosure law and filing requirements. Maintain and administer R.C. 102.04 (D) statements filed by public officials and employees. Attend and participate in Commission and Advisory Committee meetings and prepare charts, opinions, memoranda, statistical information and other advisory section related materials to be presented at the meetings. Provide advice and prepare legal memoranda, articles, and other documents for Ethics Commission and staff. Present speeches on Ethics Law and related statutes. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney
• 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development
• Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.
• Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio

Responsibilities

• Serve as a management level attorney providing legal counsel & advice to state and local public officials, public employees, the Executive Director and Commissioners on policy development and implementation relating to advisory functions of the Ethics Commission.
• Conduct legal research on the Ethics Law and related statutes and provide advice for Commission staff and the public about the application of the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes.
• Review and analyze proposed Ethics Commission administrative rule changes.
• Review, revise, and edit written formal, informal, and staff advisory opinions and other material written by advisory staff.
• Respond to telephone, email and written inquiries from public officials and employees and the general public on the Ohio Ethics Commission and the application of the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes and updates advisory files, records, and logs.
• Answer questions for Commission staff, public officials, and employees about the financial disclosure law and filing requirements.
• Maintain and administer R.C. 102.04 (D) statements filed by public officials and employees.
• Attend and participate in Commission and Advisory Committee meetings and prepare charts, opinions, memoranda, statistical information and other advisory section related materials to be presented at the meetings.
• Provide advice and prepare legal memoranda, articles, and other documents for Ethics Commission and staff.
• Present speeches on Ethics Law and related statutes.

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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees