Attorney III(CSEA Attorney) (440212) Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin citizenship status marital status age disability genetic information protected veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a secondchance employer and a recovery friendly workplace. 11 Paid Holidays Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time and Paid Parental Leave. Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option. Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical HRA Dental Vision EmployerPaid Life Insurance LongTerm Disability Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Free OnSite Parking Wellness Incentives robust Employee Assistance Program access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources and More! DEADLINE TO APPLY:May 12 2025 WORK LOCATION:Job & Family Services 222 E. Central Parkway Cincinnati OH 45202 WORK HOURS:80hours biweekly In office first 90 days then hybrid (3 days remote/2 days in office per week) ANNUAL SALARY:$66872.00 $74 900.00 based on experience Applicants for Childrens Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County. REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION EXPERIENCE LICENSURE CERTIFICATION): - 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 in good standing pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.
- Three (3) years experience as an attorney in Ohio; or equivalent.
- Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 Revised Code.
JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY): - Under general supervision from CSEA Legal Section Chief and CSEA Senior Attorneys or other administrative superior independently prepares and tries cases related to child support matters. Attends pretrial conferences and court hearings; negotiates outofcourt settlements; drafts legal documents and pleadings; takes depositions; prepares and argues appeals as necessary; reviews cases for feasibility of court or other legal action.
- Prepares legal pleadings/documents; files pleadings/documents with the court; drafts and prepares correspondence to clients; uses word processing to prepare pleadings/documents/correspondence; updates SETS with court dates hearing results genetic testing dates and results; updates running record comments on SETS; schedules genetic testing with laboratory; prepares court dockets; reviews administrative orders as necessary for filing with the court; performs all necessary clerical duties.
- Conducts legal research of case and statutory law state and federal rules and/or legal treatises on pertinent questions related to child support issues. Prepares legal briefs memorandums and pleadings for use in judicial quasijudicial and administrative proceeding at all levels of adjudication.
- Provides legal advice and consultation to Assistant Director Senior Attorney Section Chiefs and Agency staff regarding child support matters. Responds to inquiries from government officials legislators and the general public as directed. Attends meetings roundtables and seminars and may present at same as requested. Maintains legal records. Addresses citizens groups as directed.
- Attends conferences and training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:(*Indicates can be developed after employment) - Knowledge of: law (i.e. procedural and substantive); legal research methods; legal writing; interviewing; federal and state regulations specific to assigned program; agency policies and procedures.
- Skill In: Using legal research tools; use of management software; organization; operation of modern office equipment (computer copier fax machine etc.); writing analyzing information; use of computer and internet; public relations.
- Ability to: deal with large number of variables and determine specific course of action; organize and interpret extensive variety of legal material in books journals or legal documents; communicate verbally regarding legal issues; handle sensitive contacts with government officials adverse parties and/or general public; deliver speeches before general audience; write accurate reports.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED: Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2509 must be completed at employment and every ten years following including but not limited to the following systems: - State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
- State Child/Abuse Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided within the last five years
- Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI)
- FBI
- National Sex Offender Public website () Code 5101:2509 must be conductedfor each prospective employee
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