Assistant General Counsel

Legal Research & Counsel: Provides legal advice and policy counsel to the Chief Justice Justices Court leadership managers supervisors and staff on a broad range of legal operational regulatory and policy matters. Researches analyzes interprets and applies statutes court decisions regulations advisory opinions rules and pending legislation; prepares legal memoranda reports advisory opinions recommendations and other legal documents.

Project Management: Collaborates with the General Counsel and staff to establish project goals priorities and strategic plans for Office initiatives. Conducts special projects assigned by the Chief Justice Administrative Director Deputy Administrative Director or General Counsel. Leads or participates in cross-functional project teams.

Rule Drafting & Counsel: Provides legal counsel and rule drafting for Supreme Court advisory bodies and Supreme Court staff. Serves as lead drafter and coordinator of rule amendments submitted to the Court. Prepares and presents proposed amendments for Administrative Conference.

Litigation Management: Collaborates in managing the relationship between the Supreme Court and the Attorney Generals office as it relates to litigation involving the Court and its employees. Prepares requisite reports and updates to the Administrative Director Chief Justice and Justices on the status of such litigation.

Advisory Body Support: Serves as legal counsel and staff liaison to Supreme Court advisory bodies commissions boards and committees; provides legal guidance rule-drafting assistance administrative support and oversight of advisory body processes and procedures.

Strategic Planning: Partners with the General Counsel in developing and implementing strategic initiatives office priorities and long-term objectives. Assists with office operations by developing work plans coordinating activities managing special projects and ensuring compliance with administrative policy and financial requirements.

Contracts: Reviews prepares and coordinates intergovernmental agreements grants and contracts; advises on legal risks and terms as needed.

Public Records: Reviews coordinates and responds to public records requests and assists in the development and update of related policies and procedures.

Policy Development: Drafts and coordinates for administrative policy amendments submitted to the Court. Prepares and presents proposed amendments for Administrative Conference.

Training & Education: Researches and prepares reference materials and provides training for judges and quasi-judicial employees. Presents to judges judicial branch personnel peers and colleagues at educational events.

This is an exempt unclassified position reporting to the Administrative Director. The salary range for this position which is commensurate with experience is $120000 - $130000.
Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position candidates must apply online at or deliver an application to the Supreme Court of Ohio 65 S. Front St. Columbus OH 43215 and attach or enclose all of the following:
Completed application
Resume or CV
Cover letter
Only completed applications will be response to your application this system will send you a confirmation email. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please do not duplicate your application and please no phone inquiries.
The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free and a weapons and violence free work environment.

At-Will Employment
The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract employ and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation and desires to foster and maintain an ethical professional and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment) no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court and no employee shall have the employees employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics) or other partisan considerations. Further no employee shall have the employees employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

Background Check Information:
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.


Why Work for the State of Ohio
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.

ADA Statement
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) a

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.