Attorney 5 (PN )

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1 unless otherwise specified bycollective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.

What Youll Do:

Serves as second level management employee. Deals with complex & difficult legal matters. Works under administration direction plans directs & coordinates the legal programs of the agency for the following:

• Acts as lead legal counsel for provider certification

  Serves as legal liaison with other state agencies county boards of developmental disabilities and people and their representatives and family who receive services within the developmental disabilities system

• Provides limited guidance to provider compliance regarding sanctions

• Provides legal research consultation and advice for O.R.C. chapter 119 hearings

• Provides difficult cases for hearings trials and appeals in coordination with the Attorney General

• Serves as the primary point of contact and administers the departments public records and records retention functions.

• Responds to subpoenas issued to the agency in state and federal cases and investigative requests from state and federal agencies.

• Fills the role of records retention coordinator.

• Performs other legal duties as needed related to operation of the agency and agency programs & responsibilities including the following:

• Provides full range of legal advice & counsel to the agencys director deputy directors managers & professional staff.

• Researches and drafts legal opinions orders memoranda & other legal documents.

• Analyzes reviews & drafts administrative rules & legislation.

• Provides staff training.

• Responds to legal inquiries from government officials & the public.

• Researches and drafts contracts grants interagency agreements leases policies & procedures

• Provides guidance and advice to internal and external partners for all departmental Workers Compensation program (BWC) matters and consults and advises on labor issues.

• Serves as the legal primary point of contact for contracted administrators of the BWC program and provides guidance and advice regarding the process and case management.

• Reviews outside counsel invoices to ensure compliance with billing guidelines.

• Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. attends staff meetings & training sessions; maintains case records & files; travels as required)

Whats in it for you:

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 ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the availableOhio Med plans.

Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off including vacation personal and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.

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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact ADA Coordinator Terry Penn at or by email at.

Join Our Team!

Accepting applications for an Attorney 5

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

Inclusion
Partnership
Respect

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code;

• 18 months experience as licensed attorney;

• 6 months experience in supervisory principles/techniques.
  
  Job Skills:Attorney/Legal Strategic Thinking Confidentiality