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Job Description
Our mission is to save lives reduce injuries and economic loss administer Ohios motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
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.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable twoyear 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
- This position may be filled by layoff or certification eligibility list if applicable
- This position is essential meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 14601 & DAS Directive HRD11. Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
- Must maintain current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of government of Bar of Ohio.
- This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11 (A)9 ORC
Background Check Information:
- A background check tax check & BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
- A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process
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.
PREFERENCE: Candidates with 3 or more years experience in employment law
Job Skills: Attorney/Legal Law
Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills: Problem Solving Verbal Communication
What Youll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety Directors Office/Legal Services
Report In Location:1970 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223
Work Hours:8:00am 5:00pm
Under administrative direction serves in a fiduciary capacity & plans directs & coordinates legal program for assigned division within the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) (i.e. cases have legal impact on other state agencies governmental jurisdictions &/or private sector):
Researches & provides advice to Human Resources staff &/or other departmental leadership on matters related to employment civil service & labor matters (e.g. issues implicating classified & other public service discrimination law disability law wage & hour law collective bargaining agreement interpretation & arbitration family & medical leave &/or other related litigation;
Reviews & provides recommendations for updates or changes to employer policies & procedures; Reviews & provides advice on internal administrative investigations;
Reviews & assists with responding to Title VI complaints; Reviews &/or prepares position statements to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Ohio Civil Rights Commission &/or other governmental civil rights oversight bodies;
Conducts legal research & prepares briefs contracts leases orders & other legal documents; Reviews &/or oversees the review of complaints for potential legal violations; Provides assistance in resolving complex questions of law;
Collaborates with Ohio Attorney General on complex litigation matters before state & federal courts & administrative bodies including employment litigation civil service appeals & workers compensation;
Provides legal counsel for agency officials or represents the Director Assistant Director & Deputy Directors in legal matters related to agency work;
Represents highlevel management in meetings where legal expertise is required & answers legal inquiries form government officials &/or the public;
Under the direction of agency Chief Legal Counsel & Assistant Chief Legal Counsel coordinates legal services;
Assists in development of legal policies & procedures in assigned area in matters having a legal impact on other state agencies & in assigned area;
Develops & implements policies relating to legal functions;
Reviews draft administrative rules for legal input; Reviews bills as they are introduced for possible impact on the department;
Attends participates &/or leads meetings conferences trainings or hearings as required;
Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel Assistant Chief Legal Counsel or Directors Office.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
